Cases and insights

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.

Dr Sara Jamieson, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, discusses the new role of Chief Medical Executive and what it involves.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Dr Sara Jamieson, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, shares what to know about the Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance in practice.

Dr Danny Lee, Senior Medical Adviser at Medical Protection, shares what to do when you disagree with your colleague.

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.

Dr Brian Charles, Medical Consultant at Medical Protection, discusses balancing clinical judgement with established guidelines to deliver reliable care while managing medicolegal risk.

Dr Brian Charles, Emergency Physician and Medical Protection Consultant, based in Barbados, shares how effective communication is key to preventing complaints and building a good doctor-patient relationship.

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.

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?

Professor Dame Jane Dacre, outgoing President of MPS Council, shares her reflections from her eight-year tenure.

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.

Dr Samantha King, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, shares an evidence-based overview of prescribing risks in telehealth, with practical guidance for clinicians on medication safety, regulatory standards and patient assessment.

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.