Cases and insights
Practical insights drawn from cases and expert analysis.
Being professional at all times – MPS article in June Specialist Forum
With patient expectations of doctors growing, it is imperative that you maintain your professionalism at all times, says Dr Graham Howarth, MPS’s Head of Medical Services
23 Jun, 2014
Provision of medicolegal reports/acting as a medicolegal expert
MPS advice on writing medicolegal reports and acting as a medical expert
30 May, 2014
MPS guidance for doctors working in slimming clinics
Our advice on managing obesity in the private sector
30 May, 2014
How to stay safe when using social media
MPS Head of Medical Services – Asia, Dr Ming-Keng Teoh highlights his top tips for doctors regarding the use of social media
30 May, 2014
2014 Ethics Essay Prize winner
Nolonwabo Moyakhe has won the 2014 Ethics Alive MPS Undergraduate Bioethics Essay Competition with her essay on “Exploring the right to quality healthcare in South Africa”.
22 May, 2014
Inside a clinical negligence claim – MPS article in May Medical Chronicle
Dr Graham Howarth, Head of Medical Services in Africa at the Medical Protection Society takes you step-by-step through the process of dealing with a clinical negligence claim.
20 May, 2014
How to deal with a complaint from the HPCSA – MPS article in April Medical Chronicle
Dr Graham Howarth offers some practical tips if you receive a complaint from the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
15 Apr, 2014
Telephone consultations – MPS article in March’s Medical Chronicle
Delivery of clinical care via telephone is becoming more common but the practice carries unique risks to both doctor and patient, says Charlotte Hudson.
10 Mar, 2014
A doctor’s duty – MPS article in February Medical Chronicle
Dr Graham Howarth, Head of Medical Services (Africa), examines the concept of care in relation to the ethical, legal and moral hazards of everyday practice.
27 Feb, 2014
Medical Protection Society conference responds to increasing clinical negligence claims
Three MPS Ethics events will tackle the sharp increase in the cost of clinical negligence claims in South Africa in recent years.
25 Nov, 2013
New case study on maintaining professional boundaries
Dr Marika Davies, Medicolegal Adviser at the Medical Protection Society, presents a case report outlining how to remain professional with patients in regards to using social media sites, offering chaperones, and when a patient may try to give you a gift.
19 Nov, 2013
Ethics for all – MPS article in November’s Medical Chronicle
Ahead of MPS’s annual Ethics 4 All events in December 2013, Dr Graham Howarth looks at the key components that make up a professional’s ethical framework.
13 Nov, 2013
Minor consent – MPS article in October’s Medical Chronicle
Dr Graham Howarth considers where there may be some grey areas in the matter of obtaining consent when treating minors.
28 Oct, 2013
MPS looks at how you can avoid prescribing errors in practice
Gareth Gillespie, Publications Manager at the Medical Protection Society, offers advice on the steps you can take to avoid making mistakes when prescribing medicine.
28 Oct, 2013
Important news for members performing fetal ultrasound scans
From 1 October 2013, MPS is changing its membership rules for healthcare professionals who conduct fetal ultrasound scans. Members need to ensure that they are in the correct membership category if fetal scanning forms part of their professional practice.
26 Sep, 2013
Managing challenging interactions with patients – MPS article in September’s Medical Chronicle
Dr Graham Howarth looks at how understanding the reasons behind challenging interactions with patients can help improve outcomes.
17 Sep, 2013
MPS article in September’s Medical Tribune: ‘Social media – helpful or harmful?’
In the September 2013 edition of the Medical Tribune HK, MPS medicolegal advisor Dr Marika Davies explores how to stay safe when using social media.
17 Sep, 2013
Reduce Your Risk – MPS article in August’s Medical Chronicle
Dr Graham Howarth, MPS Head of Medical Services (Africa), considers how vicarious liability relates to your risk, the circumstances in which it may arise and what you can do to reduce the risks.
15 Aug, 2013
MPS survey reveals over half of doctors practice medicine defensively to avoid complaints and claims
Following a significant increase in medical negligence claims and complaints, an MPS survey of nearly 700 South African private GPs has found that 58% are practising defensively.
22 Jul, 2013