Cases and insights

Practical insights drawn from cases and expert analysis.

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

Multiple GPs named on a claim? Understanding and how to prevent scattergun summons

Ciara Burke, Clinical Negligence Solicitor, shares why a claim might name multiple GPs and how to keep your practice safe.
23 Jun, 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

Keeping up with new professional guidelines for asthma management and diagnosis

Dr Anthea Martin, Medical Risk and Education Consultant, shares advice on keeping up to date with changes and developments in your field of work, using the recent changes to the GINA asthma guidelines as an example.
9 Oct, 2025

Why menopause should be on every doctor’s radar

Dr Mary McCaffrey, Senior Medical Adviser in Ireland at Medical Protection, stresses the importance of knowing about menopause.
9 Oct, 2025

Healthcare administration: Not just an afterthought?

Dr Sarah Townley, Underwriting Policy Lead at Medical Protection, shares the importance of getting admin right.
9 Oct, 2025

Managing a breach of confidentiality in general practice

Sinead Lay, Case Manager at Medical Protection, shares how we can support you with a breach of confidentiality through a case.
9 Oct, 2025