MPS advice on working in slimming clinics, following increasing scrutiny of the industry from the MHRA and GMC.

MPS advice on the appropriate criteria required of members who produce medicolegal reports and/or act as a medicolegal expert.

Our thoughts are with the people of KwaZulu-Natal at this time, and we want to reassure members that we are here to provide the support, advice and guidance they might need to care for patients during this difficult time.

Professor Martin Brand, Medical Adviser at Medical Protection, explores how doctors can use AI safely and responsibly, with practical guidance on risk, liability, consent and clinical oversight.

Graham Craig, Regional Director for South Africa Medical Protection, discusses the recent ruling from the Constitutional Court on the Certificate of Needs provision (sections 36-40 of the National Health Act).

Dr Sarah Coope and Dr Rachel Morris, both from Wild Monday, discuss how, although supporting your team may be part of the job, when does helping turn into rescuing – and why does that matter for your wellbeing?

A Malaysian Federal Court decision reaffirms that patients can hold private hospitals to account for medical negligence, even where that negligence relates to the actions of individual clinicians.

Dr Sara Jamieson, Dr Lucy Hanington, and Dr Mark Burns, all Medicolegal Consultants at Medical Protection, share how to navigate this tricky situation.

Dr Victoria Cox and Dr Ellen Walshe, Medicolegal Consultants at Medical Protection, discuss how doctors can maintain professional boundaries, uphold medical professionalism and navigate ethical challenges in clinical practice while protecting patient trust.

Dr Brian Charles, Medical Consultant at Medical Protection, discusses balancing clinical judgement with established guidelines to deliver reliable care while managing medicolegal risk.

Dr Danny Lee, Senior Medical Adviser at Medical Protection, shares what to do when you disagree with your colleague.

Dr Sara Jamieson, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, discusses the new role of Chief Medical Executive and what it involves.

Dr Samantha King, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, shares an evidence-based overview of prescribing risks in telehealth, with practical guidance for clinicians on medication safety, regulatory standards and patient assessment.

Mpho Siphugu, Claims Manager and Musa Dhladhla, Case Manager, both at Medical Protection, examine a case on a post-caesarean fatality where expert evidence confirmed that the anaesthetist’s care met accepted standards.

Dr Brian Charles, Emergency Physician and Medical Protection Consultant, based in Barbados, shares how effective communication is key to preventing complaints and building a good doctor-patient relationship.

Rosalyn Chaloner, Case Manager at Medical Protection, discusses a case of dental injury caused by endotracheal tube and the importance of consent, documentation and early support.

Professor Dame Jane Dacre, outgoing President of MPS Council, shares her reflections from her eight-year tenure.