News and updates for Medical Protection members in South Africa

We are aware that there has been some recent misunderstanding regarding our membership provision for state doctors in South Africa; and we thought it would be helpful to provide some clarification on this.

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08 January 2015

How to stay safe when using social media

Doctors are increasingly using social media websites such as Facebook, Twitter and blogs to communicate with each other and with their patients.

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17 November 2014

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

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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The explosion of defensive medicine

Myth busting in South Africa

Future health policies that may affect you

Survey reveals over 40% of doctors feel burnt out

MPS survey reveals 45% of doctors practice medicine defensively to avoid complaints and claims

The top four medicolegal risks to be aware of in your practice

Being sued: Help us to help you

Strong records – strong defence

Getting ready for GDPR

Regional Director for Southern Africa Appointed

Standing up for members

What Medical Protection membership means for state doctors

How to stay safe when using social media

The challenges of obstetric claims

A day in the life of …Dr Graham Howarth, MPS Head of Medical Services (Africa) – MPS editorial in August Medical Chronicle