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  • 04 August 2014
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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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  • 15 August 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.

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  • 22 July 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.

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