Cases and insights

Hilary Steele, Medical Protection claims lead for Ireland, describes how we have influenced change in the legal system that could benefit you.

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We understand that the current indemnity situation for GPs can be confusing and uncertain following the Government’s recent announcement that it is to develop a state-backed indemnity scheme for GPs in England.

With the General Election now past, the Government needs to act swiftly and decisively to protect GPs from its decision to reduce the personal injury discount rate - a decision which has substantially pushed up the cost of settling large clinical negligence claims.

We hosted a medicolegal conference on 24 June at the Shangri-La Kowloon which was attended by 400+ delegates, who came together to focus on the future of practice in Hong Kong.

With the General Election now past, the Government needs to act swiftly and decisively to protect GPs from its decision to reduce the personal injury discount rate - a decision which has substantially pushed up the cost of settling large clinical negligence claims.

A tailored package of advice and support means newly qualified GPs can get more protection from the outset of their careers, the Medical Protection Society has announced today.

A landmark decision, made last week by the Court of Appeal, in a case that centred on a claim for compensation following complications arising from major surgery, will have implications for medical professionals in their day-to-day interactions with patients.

A update on changes to our claims-made protection for obstetrician members, based on members feedback.

We are delighted to be co-hosting an international conference on medical liability in London in October on behalf of the Physicians Insurers Association of America (PIAA).

You may be aware that Ministry of Health Holdings (MOHH) has decided to introduce a new scheme for the provision of indemnity for public healthcare sector professionals.

MPS’s commitment to providing world class service to members is recognised for a second year by the ICMI awards for excellence in customer service.

We would like to reassure members that as long as you are on the National Performers List, regardless of status, you can still provide primary care services.

We are aware that there has been some recent misunderstanding regarding our membership provision for state doctors in South Africa; and we thought it would be helpful to provide some clarification on this.

The GMC has issued a statement to doctors who may be asked to cover rota gaps which they feel they cannot safely cover

The BMA has announced further industrial action in its ongoing dispute with the Department of Health over the proposed junior doctor contracts. The first ‘emergency care only’ action is to take place 6 – 8 April, with full withdrawal of labour on 26 and 27 April.