Cases and insights

Chao-Yuan Chen, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, addresses how health providers can respect patient preferences while also protecting staff and upholding legal and ethical obligations.

A research team in Ireland who recently published their work in JAMA, share their findings on surgical handovers.

Philosophy and practical wisdom help clinicians balance evidence, ethics and judgment, ensuring human care remains central in an AI-driven healthcare landscape.

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

Case study highlighting practical anaesthetic safety measures, focused on preparation, medication handling, and documentation to reduce risk and support medicolegal defence.

Dr Nkambule shares how legal and clinical expertise supports doctors facing complaints, rising litigation and regulatory pressure in South Africa.

Dr Sara Jamieson, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, shares a claim following the removal of the wrong skin tag.

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.

Medical Protection Society has called for clear rules as well as protocols that are tailored for the private healthcare sector to be included in the draft Mediation Bill.

Our new Member Guide is now available to download—giving you everything you need to know about the protection, support, and expert advice you can rely on as a Medical Protection member, and how to access it when you need it most.

Medical Protection Society (MPS) has outlined five commitments designed to meet the evolving needs of members healthcare professionals in Hong Kong.

Medical Protection has announced that, from 1 April 2025, membership benefits will be extended to Hong Kong members for any work they carry out in the Greater Bay area.

The MPS Foundation, a global not-for-profit research initiative that aims to shape the future of patient safety and wellbeing, is inviting applications for its 2025 grant programme.

The MPS Foundation, a global not-for-profit research initiative that aims to shape the future of patient safety and wellbeing, is inviting applications for its 2025 grant programme.

The MPS Foundation, a global not-for-profit research initiative that aims to shape the future of patient safety and wellbeing, is inviting applications for its 2025 grant programme.

The MPS Foundation, a global not-for-profit research initiative, is inviting applications for its 2025 grant programme.

Almost three-quarters of healthcare practitioners (72%) say they have continued to work despite not feeling mentally well enough to do so according to a new survey - with many citing increasing patient demand and feeling that taking time off for mental wellbeing issues is not deemed “acceptable” where they work.

The MPS Foundation has announced the appointment of Professor Gozie Offiah as its new Chair.