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17 November 2014 | News
The challenges of obstetric claims
Simon Kayll, Chief Executive of MPS, discusses the reasons behind the increases to subscription rates for private obstetricians
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08 August 2014 | News
A day in the life of …Dr Graham Howarth, MPS Head of Medical Services (Africa) – MPS editorial in August Medical Chronicle
Dr Graham Howarth has worked at the Medical Protection Society (MPS) for more than ten years,initially as a medicolegal adviser (MLA) and now as Head of Medical Services (Africa). Here he outlines the typical challenges he faces in his role
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04 August 2014 | News
From informed consent to shared decision-making – MPS editorial in August South African Medical Journal (SAMJ)
MPS feature on informed consent and shared decision-making published in August edition of SAMJ
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11 July 2014 | News
Managing the gap between patient expectations and reality - MPS article in July Medical Chronicle
Dr Graham Howarth shares his thoughts from his presentation at the South African Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (SASOG) Congress on how to manage the gap between patient expectations and reality.
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23 June 2014 | News
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
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22 May 2014 | News
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”.
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20 May 2014 | News
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.
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15 April 2014 | News
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).
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10 March 2014 | News
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.
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27 February 2014 | News
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.
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25 November 2013 | News
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.
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13 November 2013 | News
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.
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28 October 2013 | News
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.
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26 September 2013 | News
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.
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17 September 2013 | News
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.
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