News and press
MPS is committed to providing members with the latest medicolegal information from the United Kingdom.
Our press releases are designed to keep you informed of all public statements MPS makes, and our policy and response documents outline where we have responded to consultations.
For older news stories, press releases and policy documents, please see the archive on the left hand side of the page.
If you would like to contact our press office, please email Kelly Ley-Dahm.
For out of hours media queries, please phone 0845 605 4000.
Latest press releases
- MPS welcomes revised Good Medical Practice but expresses concerns for its practicality
- Sir Liam Donaldson urges junior doctors to be agents for change for patient safety
- Build culture of openness with patients not contract, says MPS response to Duty of Candour consultation
- PHSO’s ‘Information Promise’ welcomed by MPS, but more rationale on redress payments is needed
- MPS data shows inquests are most common enquiry from junior doctors
Latest policy and response documents
- MPS’s response to GMC’s draft Good Medical Practice 2012
- MPS’s response to The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman’s Information Promise consultation
- MPS’s response to consultation on the GMC’s role in continuing professional development
- MPS’s response to GMC Consultation on the Licence to Practise and Revalidation Regulations 2012
- MPS response to the Department of Health's consultation on implementing a ‘Duty of Candour’