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Working with the coroner in Ireland: A guide for medical practitioners

Jul 7, 2026
Dr Mary McCaffrey, Medical Adviser at Medical Protection, shares what you need to know about the coronial process.
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Working with the coroner in Ireland: A guide for medical practitioners

Dr Mary McCaffrey, Medical Adviser at Medical Protection, shares what you need to know about the coronial process.
7 Jul, 2026

Strengthening support for international medical graduates in Ireland

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.
7 Jul, 2026

What to do before you leave for retirement or reduce clinical work?

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.
23 Jun, 2026

How doctors can navigate professional boundaries and maintain patient trust

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.
23 Jun, 2026

Failure to follow up after hospital discharge

Dr Rachel Birch, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, highlights how missed communication and documentation led to avoidable patient harm.
23 Jun, 2026

Evaluation and improvement of handover quality in a regional paediatric and neonatal department: A patient safety initiative

Dr Aoife Donohue, winner of the MPS Foundation Research Competition 2025 for medical interns in Ireland, and Dr Zulfiquar Sarani share their project.
10 Oct, 2025

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