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Top tips for Recently Appointed Consultants

This resource aims to provide recently appointed consultants (appointed within the last ten years) with information, tips and resources surrounding the issues experienced upon becoming a new consultant. If you would like to submit a top tip please contact rac@rcpe.ac.uk for further information.

Preparing a witness statement for a coronial inquest

A request to provide a witness statement can be stressful and intimidating experience for a new consultant. We hope that this guide can provide you with the background knowledge and insight to help you manage your unease and provide a high quality report.

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