Press releases from 2011

• 7 January 2011 - MPS responds to the Government’s proposals for an “information revolution”
• 12 January 2011 - More than two thirds of doctors practise defensively to avoid complaints and claims
• 14 January 2011 - MPS responds to the Government’s proposals for choice and control in the NHS
• 27 January 2011 - Scottish Members of Parliament urged to promote a culture of openness in the NHS
• 1 February 2011 - MPS calls for better guidance for GPs on swine flu vaccinations
• 16 February 2011 - Reforms will help address unsustainable and excessive legal costs in clinical negligence cases
• 25 February 2011 - Top five risks in general practice during 2010
• 24 March 2011 - New medical practitioner tribunals must have the right medical and legal knowledge
• 30 March 2011 - MPS welcomes end to disproportionate legal costs, but has concerns about low value clinical negligence claims
• 13 April 2011 - Guidance to help doctors in Wales understand new responsibilities when responding to concerns
• 6 April 2011 - Expert witnesses could be exposed to new risks when undertaking medicolegal work
• 8 April 2011 - GMC prescribing guidance needs to be clear about when doctors should raise concerns about sportsmen and women
• 11 April 2011 - MPS welcomes fitness to practise reform but identifies areas for concern
• 18 April 2011 - MPS welcomes much needed guidance for doctors on patient recordings
• 17 May 2011 - GP practices in England remain unaware of the changes to the NHS complaints procedure
• 17 May 2011 - High Court recognises challenges faced by child protection expert witnesses
• 26 May 2011 - Appointment of new Chief Executive for the Medical Protection Society
• 3 June 2011 - Greater clarity needed for doctors on prescribing for friends and family
• 13 June 2011 - MPS concerned about impact of a proposed single GMC hearing site on many doctors
• 29 June 2011 - Common sense prevails
• 29 June 2011 - Any changes to NHS complaints system need detail and clarity, not haste
• 29 June 2011 - MPS welcomes critical child protection guidance for doctors
• 7 July 2011 - New data reveals two in three doctors think there is a blame and shame culture in the NHS
• 13 July 2011 - Fostering a culture of openness in the NHS – doctors and patients share desire for greater transparency
• 14 July 2011 - MPS’s views to limit media access to family court proceedings supported by Justice Select Committee