Coronavirus information for members
Subscription relief update:
Work on the process to provide subscription relief to members is progressing and still being finalised. We want to reassure members that subscription relief payments will be made in due course. We thank you for your patience.
Working full time for the state
If you are stopping all private practice for a period of time and will work wholly for the state, we can change your membership to reflect that the government will protect you against clinical negligence claims. To change your membership please email member.help@medicalprotection.org
With the continued spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), we know that this is a worrying time for everyone, but particularly for those healthcare practitioners who are providing frontline services and advice to patients. We understand your concerns and are here to offer support and advice if you need it. We also provide more
guidance here and
questions and answers here.
Developments in the coronavirus situation are changing daily, and we would urge all healthcare practitioners in Ireland to be aware of and follow Health Service Executive (HSE) advice, particularly those healthcare providers who may have responsibility for assessing possible cases of COVID-19.
We appreciate that practitioners may have to change how they consult with their patients during the coronavirus crisis – which could mean holding remote consultations. Please be reassured that should you need to do a remote consultation with a patient whom you would ordinarily see face-to-face, your membership with Medical Protection will enable you to request assistance for matters that could arise from such consultations during this time. We have more information regarding remote consultations here along with a webinar on the topic here.
See below for more coronavirus updates and guidance.