Cases and insights

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.

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 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.

We sit down with Sarah to discuss her new role and her thoughts on the growing use of AI in healthcare.

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 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 Blesset Nkambule, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, explores a case of patient data disclosure via WhatsApp and outlines key steps for ensuring consent, protecting confidentiality and managing complaints effectively.

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

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

Sr Letmore Chigudu, Case Manager at Medical Protection, discusses the delicate balance between parental autonomy and a child’s best interests, and outlines practical steps to help reduce medicolegal risk.

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

Joeky Leung, Regional Development Director of Medical Protection in Hong Kong and Asia, shares exciting updates for the rest of this year.

Case Manager Sr Letmore Chigudu and Claims Manager Christine Groenewald from Medical Protection examine the legal and medicolegal risks of signing clinical documents, with practical advice to help doctors protect patients and themselves.

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.

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.

Professor Martin Brand, Medical Adviser at Medical Protection, explores how doctors can use AI safely and responsibly, with practical guidance on risk, liability, consent and clinical oversight.

Graham Craig, Regional Director for South Africa Medical Protection, discusses the recent ruling from the Constitutional Court on the Certificate of Needs provision (sections 36-40 of the National Health Act).

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?

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, Dr Lucy Hanington, and Dr Mark Burns, all Medicolegal Consultants at Medical Protection, share how to navigate this tricky situation.