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  • New IPP3A privacy rules explained: What clinicians need to know from May 2026

    Jul 20, 2026, 23:00 by User Not Found
    Dr Lucy Gibberd, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, shares how the new IPP3A privacy rules affect clinicians and practices, including updated obligation for collecting and notifying patients about health information.
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  • How to reduce risk in gynaecology? Insights from litigation

    Jul 20, 2026, 23:00 by User Not Found
    Dr Sarah Townley, Deputy Medical Director at Medical Protection, shares what recent gynaecology litigation reveals about common medicolegal risks and how clinicians can reduce their exposure.
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  • What to do before you leave for retirement or reduce clinical work?

    Jul 20, 2026, 23:00 by User Not Found
    Dr Ellen Walshe, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, shares what steps to consider before leaving for retirement or taking on a different clinical role in the context of general practice.
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  • In Conversation with… Dr Sarah Townley, Deputy Medical Director at Medical Protection

    Jul 20, 2026, 23:00 by User Not Found
    We sit down with Sarah to discuss her new role and her thoughts on the growing use of AI in healthcare.
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  • Clinical knowledge gaps and oversights endanger patients and practitioners

    Jul 20, 2026, 23:00 by User Not Found
    Dr Danny Lee, Senior Medical Advisor at Medical Protection, shares two cases to highlight the importance of knowing medication risks and identifying drug complications in patients.
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  • Changes to the regulatory and funding restrictions for stimulant treatments for ADHD

    Jul 20, 2026, 23:00 by User Not Found
    Dr Lucy Gibberd and Dr Mark Burns, Medicolegal Consultants at Medical Protection, discuss New Zealand’s expanded ADHD stimulant prescribing and how this may improve access but raises clinical, training, and medicolegal considerations for GPs.
    Full story
  • Disclosure of patient blood results without consent

    Jul 20, 2026, 23:00 by User Not Found
    Dr Blesset Nkambule, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, explores a case of patient data disclosure via WhatsApp and outlines key steps for ensuring consent, protecting confidentiality and managing complaints effectively.
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  • Protecting children: A significant new legislative step - applying the Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance in practice

    Jul 20, 2026, 23:00 by User Not Found
    Dr Sara Jamieson, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, shares what to know about the Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance in practice.
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  • Working with the coroner in Ireland: A guide for medical practitioners

    Jul 20, 2026, 23:00 by User Not Found
    Dr Mary McCaffrey, Medical Adviser at Medical Protection, shares what you need to know about the coronial process.
    Full story
  • Discharge against medical advice in children: Key guidance for clinicians

    Jul 20, 2026, 23:00 by User Not Found
    Sr Letmore Chigudu, Case Manager at Medical Protection, discusses the delicate balance between parental autonomy and a child’s best interests, and outlines practical steps to help reduce medicolegal risk.
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  • Failure to follow up after hospital discharge

    Jul 20, 2026, 23:00 by User Not Found
    Dr Rachel Birch, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, highlights how missed communication and documentation led to avoidable patient harm.
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  • What is coming up this year for members in Hong Kong

    Jul 20, 2026, 23:00 by User Not Found
    Joeky Leung, Regional Development Director of Medical Protection in Hong Kong and Asia, shares exciting updates for the rest of this year.
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  • Caveat subscriptor – Let the signer beware

    Jul 20, 2026, 23:00 by User Not Found
    Case Manager Sr Letmore Chigudu and Claims Manager Christine Groenewald from Medical Protection examine the legal and medicolegal risks of signing clinical documents, with practical advice to help doctors protect patients and themselves.
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  • Strengthening support for international medical graduates in Ireland

    Jul 20, 2026, 23:00 by User Not Found
    Rachel Lynch, Business Lead at Medical Protection and based in Ireland, shares our new partnerships to enhance medicolegal guidance and professional support for IMGs, recognising their vital contribution to Ireland’s healthcare system.
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  • Changes on the horizon with the new Health Information Act

    Jul 20, 2026, 23:00 by User Not Found
    The Singapore Health Information Act (HIA) was passed on 12 January 2026(1) and is due to take effect from early 2027. We explore some key elements and their impact on healthcare delivery in Singapore.
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  • How to adopt AI responsibly in your clinical practice

    Jul 20, 2026, 23:00 by User Not Found
    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.
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  • Update on the National Health Act

    Jul 20, 2026, 23:00 by User Not Found
    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).
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  • How to support your colleagues without burning out yourself

    Jul 20, 2026, 23:00 by User Not Found
    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?
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  • Non-delegable duty of care: What a Federal Court decision means for clinicians

    Jul 20, 2026, 23:00 by User Not Found
    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.
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  • ADHD diagnosis in children: Consent, parental disputes and medicolegal risks explained

    Jul 20, 2026, 23:00 by User Not Found
    Dr Sara Jamieson, Dr Lucy Hanington, and Dr Mark Burns, all Medicolegal Consultants at Medical Protection, share how to navigate this tricky situation.
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