United Kingdom
In this section:
Sitemap
United Kingdom
Student membershipF1 MembershipFrequently asked questionsFREE Oxford HandbookFinals Revision Courses Update Your DetailsOnline student application for 1st - 3rd year medicsFREE Elective ProtectionElective Application FormWhy apply for elective protection?Why should you choose MPS? Electives in AustraliaConditions of Elective Protection30% off The Medic's Guide to Work and Electives Around the WorldUseful Elective Resources Work the WorldOffers and discountsPasTestOxford University Press Texbookmark.comMedical EducatorPublicationsMedical student resourcesMedical booksMedical student newsMedical students’ health could impair practiceJunior doctors get poor drugs trainingGMC consent guidance emphasises patient choiceGMC delays introduction of civil standardGMC publishes guidance on personal beliefsMedia exaggerates intraoperative awareness rate Poor teaching blamed for new doctors' confusion over test resultsJunior doctors fight for free accommodation GMC fee to rise by 34%Tooke report calls for reform of MMCGMC tightens rules on student behaviourNew outcomes-based training for F1sNew health roles support doctorsPlans to scrap medical school feesBullying highest in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Malaysian graduates can practise in SingaporeDH calls for TB screening for all new doctorsStudents unprepared for practiceTrainees in excellent position to comment on adverse eventsIntroductory guide to intensive careGMC report on undergraduate medical educationFoundation placements in general practice Revised foundation programme curriculum Patient safety training for junior doctors New guide on becoming a doctor GMC consults on student fitness to practiseConsultant recommends more 'death' experience for medical studentsNew GMC guidance for medical studentsSponsorship of eventsMeet Your Regional Membership Co-ordinatorAberdeen UniversityBelfast UniversityBirmingham UniversityBrighton/Sussex UniversityBristol UniversityCambridge UniversityCardiff UniversityDerby UniversityDundee UniversityEast AngliaEdinburgh UniversityGlasgow UniversityGuys, Kings and St ThomasHull York Medical School - York CampusHull York Medical School - Hull CampusImperial College School of MedicineKeele UniversityLancaster UniversityLeeds UniversityLeicester UniversityLiverpool UniversityManchester UniversityNewcastle UniversityNottingham UniversityOxford UniversityPeninsulaRoyal Free and UCLSheffield UniversitySouthampton UniversitySt Andrews UniversitySt Bartholomew's and the Royal London HospitalSt George'sStockton - Durham UniversitySwanseaWarwick UniversityOverseas Student Elective MembershipMedicolegal adviceFirst Year MedicsPasTest discountDoctors & other health professionalsFoundation doctorsOffers & discounts with leading publishersFREE ST Application GuideF2 doctors - renew your MPS membership and receive a FREE Oxford HandbookUndertaking a GP placement?PublicationsMedicolegal trainingMeet your Educational Co-ordinatorJoin MPSNew Doctor24/7 medicolegal emergency advice lineST online renewal formF2 online renewal formGP registrarsGeneral PracticeGP RegistrarHospitalCourses and EventsThree good reasons for GP Registrars to join MPSSummary of benefitsAdvice serviceA different approach to subscriptionsOffers and discountsJoin MPS nowHelp us to update your membership recordsConsultantsMembershipAdvice serviceCase reportsPublicationsRisk ManagementOffers and DiscountsCourses and eventsUK consultants working in private practiceDoctors in TrainingBenefits of membershipNon-members24/7 medicolegal emergency advice lineExclusive discount on the Oxford Specialty Training SeriesJoin MPS nowMPS retrospective membershipEducational supportOffers & discountsCourses and eventsGiving you the support the NHS can'tSpRsMPS MembersNon-membersCourses and eventsOffers & discountsEducational supportMPS retrospective membershipJoin MPS now24/7 medicolegal emergency advice lineExclusive discount on the Oxford Specialty Training SeriesGPsMembershipGP service that sets us apartPractice Rewards PackageRisk Management SessionsOffers & discountsAdvice serviceCase reportsPublicationsFrequently asked questionsRisk managementCourses and EventsYour PracticeJoin MPS nowFREE Practice HealthcheckClinical Risk Self-AssessmentAdvice serviceMembershipPublicationsCase reportsOffers & discountsCambridge University PressLippincott Williams & Wilkins BooksElsevierRemedica Hodder EducationOxford University Press Manson publishingPasTestRisk managementAbout MPSJobsWho we areIntegrityOur servicesDiscretionPoison pen lettersAn unusual problem with the GMCMisrepresentation on televisionAn expert witness under fireMedical manslaughterLibelled by the Daily MirrorFinancial informationInsurance versus indemnityWhat members sayExecutive CommitteeTony Mason - Chief ExecutiveDr Priya Singh - Medical DirectorKevin Lewis - Dental DirectorSimon Kayll - Finance DirectorDr Stephanie Bown - Director of Policy and CommunicationsDr Tim Hegan - Director of International OperationsSarah Venus - Director of Claims and Legal ServicesJohn Tiernan - Director of MPS Educational ServicesMartin Burns - Head of Information and AnalysisA guide to MPS membershipWho we areWhat is MPS indemnity?What we doHow we workYour responsibilities as a memberLimitations you should know aboutFrequently asked questionsMPS around the worldCareersCurrent vacanciesBecoming a medicolegal adviserWorking for MPS Claims and Legal ServicesMPS Risk SolutionsMPS NoticeboardDr Stephanie Bown speaks at ALARM ConferenceDr Priya Singh's trip to MalaysiaBackground information on Dr Alison MetcalfeDr Stephanie Bown chairs the Medical Protection Society's SpR ConferencesDr Priya Singh speaks at the Making the Most of Your Consultant Post conference"How Doctors Think" - Reviewed by Dr Alison MetcalfeCognitive InstituteMark O'BrienMatthew O'BrienGuidance on complaintsNews centreLatest newsNHS announces its five-year planDH backs “Spotting the Sick Child” websiteNPSA issues safety alert on lithium therapyNHS Constitution enforced by lawGMC consultation on medical trainingCancer detection doubles in 10 yearsDementia guidelines ignored, says NAOGMC releases corporate strategy for 2010-2013New guidance on managing serious incidentsGMC launches consultation on revalidationCHRE report on student fitness to practise reportingNew NPSA guidance for neonatal servicesPatient safety alerts not working, finds AvMAQuality assurance scheme launched for cosmetic treatmentsCQC opens consultation on quality assessmentsPress releasesHIV outbreak in Cornwall highlights confidentiality dilemmas for doctorsMPS issues advice to doctors assisting at sporting eventsMPS concerned at threefold increase in PCT removalsChief Medical Officer report proposes worrying changes for doctorsMPS advises GP registrars on good medical records Patient confidentiality tops list of risks in general practiceMPS Chief Executive announces retirementSuccess for surgeon in compensation claim brought by football club Dr Mark Dudley responds to the GMC's latest Good Medical Practice guidelinesMPS response to patient safety reportNew Chief Executive for MPS Dr Mark Dudley welcomes Court advice following Mezey caseMPS response to "Trust, Assurance and safety - The Regulation of Health Professionals in the 21st Century"Medical Protection Society acquires Cognitive InstituteBetter local resolution is key to reform complaints systemPerformers list system fails to perform MPS launches GP publicationConsent concerns rise for doctors after agencies close Indemnity cover in Canada and USPublic interest not served by GMC’s decision to introduce a lower standard of proofJunior doctors risk referral to the GMC if they decide to move jobs MPS issues advice to doctors of patients who have had elective fertility treatments abroad Regulatory reform set to impact on every doctorStolen laptops could land doctors with £5,000 fine MPS has reached a quarter of a million members worldwideMPS welcomes CHRE guidance on sexual boundaries MPS advises healthcare staff on needlestick injuries MPS advises members on the Corporate Manslaughter Act 2007 MPS advises doctors about releasing patient information to the police MPS comments on missing smart cards and issues advice to healthcare professionals MPS announces subscription rates freeze for UK hospital consultants MPS concerned at plans for new GP practice regulatorNew consent guidance challenges time pressured doctors No scope for 'Gentlemen's agreements' with existing rules New trainee doctors warned about pitfalls of relying on NHS indemnity scheme MPS welcomes new GMC guidance for expert witnessesNew doctors need to be aware when taking consent, MPS advises Doctors seek clarity from MPS when assessing patients’ capacity to make a will As Google turns ten, MPS highlights issues surrounding online self-diagnosisMPS launches advice guide for doctors on dealing with media MPS urges doctors to remain vigilant for signs of elder abuseMPS advises doctors on how to avoid missing the early signs of breast cancerThe Medical Protection Society’s SpR Conference receives an overwhelming response MPS welcomes the NPSA's guidance on Significant Events AuditsPatients are less likely to sue if they receive an apology, finds new surveyCaveat Emptor! Read before you sign…Doctors should prepare to handle angry patients, for own protection and to avoid complaints, says MPSMedical Protection Society to open first office in ScotlandIncrease in adverse events in Wales may reflect better reporting, not worse care MPS launches counselling service for South African membersMPS welcomes the NPSA’s publication of Organisation Patient Safety Incident ReportsMPS responds to the Government’s proposals for online patient feedback Information plans for doctors are fundamentally flawedIntroduction of new NHS complaints system heralds major changes for GP practices, says MPSDoctors should be aware of their legal obligations under new Mental Capacity Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (MCA DOLS), advises MPSMPS announces key medicolegal figures to head up new office in ScotlandMPS clarifies indemnity arrangements for GPs during a pandemic flu outbreakSeven Steps to Patient Safety welcomed by Medical Protection SocietyMPS advises doctors on email consultationsMPS wins members’ right to legal representation in hospital disciplinary hearingsDoctor’s body to seek High Court injunction to force NHS Trust to hold a fair hearing for dismissed surgeonClinicians need clarification on assisted suicide says leading doctors’ bodyThe Medical Protection Society welcomes the relaunch of Being Open MPS warns doctors to be cautious when declaring patients fit for marathons New MPS data identifies the top five risks to general practices in 2009Healthcare professionals are at a greater risk of prosecution for assisting suicide following new DPP guidelines says leading doctors’ groupPolicy and response documentsResponse to the Chief Medical Officer's report on medical expert witnessesResponse to the Department of Health Consultation on Good Doctors, Safer Patients, and The Regulation of the Non-Medical Healthcare ProfessionalsConfidentiality and Disclosure of Patient Information: HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)Response to The Competence and Curriculum Framework for the Medical Care Practitioner Response to Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Amendments Order 2006Response to the Performers List Review A Code of Practice for the use of powers to counter NHS fraud and security incidents - MPS and DPL joint consultation response Response to Consultation on Improving the Process of Death Certification Response to Making Experiences Count: a new approach to responding to complaints Response to the Mental Capacity Act 2005: deprivation of liberty safeguards Response to the Department of Health consultation on pandemic influenzaResponse to GMC consultation on confidentiality: protecting and providing information Response to consultation on the Health Care and Associated Professions Order 2008 Response to the consultation on the proposed amendments to Rule 43 of the Coroners Rules 1984 Response to RCOG Clinical Governance Advice No. 6 – Obtaining Valid ConsentResponse to RCGP revised guidance on Good Medical PracticeThe Medical Profession (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2008Response to a consultation on the framework for the registration of adult health and social care providersGuideline hourly rates for solicitors for the summary assessment of costsConsultation on the GMC (Constitution) Order (2008)GMC consultation on reporting criminal and regulatory proceedings within and outside the UKMPS response to GMC consultation on obtaining consent for researchMPS response to the Parliamentary and Health Services Ombudsman's consultation on Good Complaints HandlingMPS response to Primary Medical Services Performers List – consultation by DHSSPS NIMPS reponse - The Information Commissioner’s inspection powers and funding arrangements under the Data Protection Act 1998 MPS consultation response - Regulation of Care (Requirements as to Independent Healthcare Services) (Scotland) Regulations 2008DH Consultation on Responsible OfficersMinistry of Justice Consultation on Civil Procedure Rules: Costs Capping OrdersMPS response to the inquiry on the European Commissions proposed directive on cross border healthcare Health Select Committee inquiry into patient safetyMember news: MPS responds to misleading comments about GPs’ eligibility to conduct mental health assessments under new legislationCivil Justice Council consultation on draft Practice Direction on pre-action behaviourGMC consultation on draft guidance on confidentialityDepartment of Health consultation on the reform of health and social care complaintsScottish Government consultation on a Patients’ Rights Bill for users of the NHS in ScotlandScottish Government consultation on the Review of Fatal Accident InquiriesGMC consultation on Tomorrow’s Doctors 2009GMC consultation on the draft Licence to Practise RegulationsPolicy position on pandemic flu and indemnityIndemnity under the European Working Time DirectiveMedia contactsNews archiveNews stories from 2006News stories from 2007News stories from 2008News stories from 2009News stories from 2010MembershipWhy choose MPS?Join MPSRequest an application packOnline student applicationSubscription ratesA guide to MPS membershipWho we areWhat is MPS indemnity?What we doHow we workYour responsibilities as a memberLimitations you should know aboutFrequently asked questionsChange your personal detailsChange your practice detailsPay your renewal subscriptionRequest your current membership certificateFrequently asked questionsMembership Services highly commendedSubscription ratesIndemnity FAQsMPS: The factsEducation and Risk ManagementAbout Education and Risk ManagementCourses & WorkshopsMastering Your RiskMastering Adverse OutcomesMastering Shared Decision MakingSafer Clinical PracticePractical Guide to Risk Management in Primary CareMastering Medical Records In Primary CareMedication Errors in Primary CareEvents & ConferencesOut of Hours and Unscheduled Primary Care: Making it saferCorporate Manslaughter in HealthcareDiagnostic Error - The need for changeAvMA Annual Clinical Negligence ConferenceGood Practice in ConsentRisk Management and ConsultancyClinical Risk Self-Assessments for GP PracticesRisk ReviewClinical Risk Assessments for Out of Hours OrganisationsConsultancy and other servicesMeet the teamPublicationsRequest a speakerSome examples of recent talks and lecturesRegister your interestTest 2 formEducation & publicationsEducational productsEthics modulesCasebookVol. 18 no. 1 - January 2010Vol. 17 no. 3 - September 2009Vol. 17 no. 2 - May 2009Vol. 17 no. 1 - January 2009Vol. 16 no. 3 - September 2008Vol. 16 no. 2 - May 2008Vol. 16 no. 1 - January 2008Vol. 15 no. 3 - September 2007Vol. 15 no. 1 - January 2007Vol. 14 no. 3 - September 2006Vol. 14 no. 2 - May 2006Vol. 14 no. 1 - February 2006Vol. 13 no. 4 - November 2005Vol. 13 no. 3 - August 2005Vol. 13 no. 2 - May 2005Vol. 13 no. 1 - February 2005Vol. 12 no. 4 - November 2004Vol. 12 no. 3 - August 2004Vol. 12 no. 2 - May 2004Vol. 12 no. 1 - February 2004Vol. 11 no. 4 - November 2003Vol. 11 no. 3 - August 2003Vol. 11 no. 2 - May 2003Vol. 11 no. 1 - March 2003Vol. 10 no. 3 - July 2002Case reportsAnaestheticsCosmetic surgeryDermatologyEmergency medicineENTGeneral medicineGeneral practiceGeneral surgeryHaematologyMedicationNeurologyNeurosurgeryObstetrics & gynaecologyOphthalmologyOrthopaedicsPaediatricsPsychiatryRadiologyUrologyVol. 18 no. 1 - January 2010Vol. 17 no. 3 - September 2009Vol. 17 no. 2 - May 2009Vol. 17 no. 1 - January 2009Vol. 16 no. 3 - September 2008Vol. 16 no. 2 - May 2008Vol. 16 no. 1 - January 2008Vol. 15 no. 3 - September 2007Vol. 15 no. 2 - May 2007Vol. 15 no. 1 - January 2007Vol. 14 no. 3 - September 2006Vol. 14 no. 2 - May 2006Vol. 14 no. 1 - February 2006Vol. 13 no. 4 - November 2005Vol. 13 no. 3 - August 2005Vol. 13 no. 2 - May 2005Vol. 13 no. 1 - February 2005Casebook 2004 (4) - NovemberCasebook 2004 (3) - AugustCasebook 2004 (2) MayCasebook 2004 (1) - FebruaryCasebook 2003 (4) - NovemberCasebook 2003 (3) - AugustCompetenceComplicationsCommunicationConsentDiagnosisEquipmentIntervention and managementInvestigationsNotekeepingProfessionalismSuccessful defenceSystem errorsFactsheetsUK FactsheetsScotland FactsheetsWales FactsheetsNorthern Ireland FactsheetsBookletsA Guide for Doctors on Handling the MediaConsentMedical RecordsCommon Problems - Managing the risks in general practiceCommon Problems - Managing the risks in hospital practiceNHS Complaints in EnglandResolving complaints - The Wider PictureResolving complaints - Case studyGP RegistrarLatest newsNew DoctorVol. 3 no. 1, 2010Vol. 2 No. 2, 2009Vol. 2 No. 1, 2009Vol. 1 No. 2, 2008Vol. 1 No. 1, 2008Your PracticeVol. 4 no. 1 2010Vol. 3 No. 4 2009Vol. 3 No. 3 2009Vol. 3 No. 2 2009Vol. 3 No. 1 2009Issue 6, Autumn 2008Issue 5, Summer 2008Issue 4, Spring 2008Issue 3, Winter 2007Sessional GPIssue 1 - October 2009MPS ReviewCheck UpWinter 2009Summer 2009Winter 2008A Guide for Doctors on Handling the MediaA guide to MPS membershipPodcastUseful linksGovernmentMediaMedical schoolsMedical student sitesNational Health ServiceProfessional organisations RegulatorsResourcesComplaintsFrequently Asked QuestionsContact usLocation mapsRequest a speakerFeedbackYour MPSConference for consultants