Dr Ming-Keng Teoh, MPS's Head of Medical Services (Asia), has been awarded a Merit Award at the Singapore Medical Association (SMA) Annual Dinner 2012.

Sir Robert Francis QC is heading up an independent review into creating the open and honest reporting culture in the NHS. This was announced by the Secretary of State on 24 June 2014

Dr Graham Howarth has worked at the Medical Protection Society (MPS) for more than ten years,initially as a medicolegal adviser (MLA) and now as Head of Medical Services (Africa). Here he outlines the typical challenges he faces in his role

MPS feature on informed consent and shared decision-making published in August edition of SAMJ

Dr Graham Howarth shares his thoughts from his presentation at the South African Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (SASOG) Congress on how to manage the gap between patient expectations and reality.

With patient expectations of doctors growing, it is imperative that you maintain your professionalism at all times, says Dr Graham Howarth, MPS’s Head of Medical Services

MPS advice on writing medicolegal reports and acting as a medical expert

Our advice on managing obesity in the private sector

MPS Head of Medical Services – Asia, Dr Ming-Keng Teoh highlights his top tips for doctors regarding the use of social media

Nolonwabo Moyakhe has won the 2014 Ethics Alive MPS Undergraduate Bioethics Essay Competition with her essay on “Exploring the right to quality healthcare in South Africa”.

Dr Graham Howarth, Head of Medical Services in Africa at the Medical Protection Society takes you step-by-step through the process of dealing with a clinical negligence claim.

Dr Graham Howarth offers some practical tips if you receive a complaint from the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).

Delivery of clinical care via telephone is becoming more common but the practice carries unique risks to both doctor and patient, says Charlotte Hudson.

What GPs need to know about the care.data programme

Dr Graham Howarth, Head of Medical Services (Africa), examines the concept of care in relation to the ethical, legal and moral hazards of everyday practice.

Three MPS Ethics events will tackle the sharp increase in the cost of clinical negligence claims in South Africa in recent years.

Dr Marika Davies, Medicolegal Adviser at the Medical Protection Society, presents a case report outlining how to remain professional with patients in regards to using social media sites, offering chaperones, and when a patient may try to give you a gift.

Ahead of MPS’s annual Ethics 4 All events in December 2013, Dr Graham Howarth looks at the key components that make up a professional’s ethical framework.

Dr Graham Howarth considers where there may be some grey areas in the matter of obtaining consent when treating minors.

Gareth Gillespie, Publications Manager at the Medical Protection Society, offers advice on the steps you can take to avoid making mistakes when prescribing medicine.