Dr Samantha King​

Medicolegal Consultant, Medical Protection (MPS)

Dr Samantha King is a graduate of Otago Medical School.  She has worked in General Practice and A&M clinics in Auckland since 1991 and is a Fellow of the College of General Practitioners.  She also holds a Diploma of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and a Masters in Healthcare Law and Ethics.  She has been with MPS since 2012 and now works full time as a Medicolegal Consultant whilst working part time as a South Auckland GP. As a member of the Medical Protection faculty, Sam regularly presents at workshops, conferences and practices throughout New Zealand.  She has also presented internationally. Sam is married with 3 adult children.  She enjoys fishing off the back of their boat.

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Managing your Medicolegal Risks When There Just Isn’t the Right Fit 

Square peg and round hole?  When it comes to prescribing analgesics and anti-anxiety medications there is huge potential for conflict with our patients. Patients often complain about not getting a prescription they want or adverse effects resulting from the prescribing.  So, who gives – the peg or the hole?  What are your risks if you give in? In this presentation we explore practical tips to safe practice when there just isn’t the right fit.