Press release 18/01/2022 Additional GMC guidance welcomed Preview Article Additional GMC guidance welcomed Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview The GMC has issued additional guidance to support case handlers in considering the specific Covid-19 circumstances when assessing a complaint against a doctor. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 17/12/2021 MPS comment on Government response to Paterson Inquiry Preview Article MPS comment on Government response to Paterson Inquiry Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview MPS comments on the Government's response to Paterson Inquiry. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 15/12/2021 More coherent mental wellbeing support strategy needed Preview Article More coherent mental wellbeing support strategy needed Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview Medical Protection comments on the General Medical Council's publication of 'The state of medical education and practice in the UK' report Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General Medical Council GMC
Press release 01/12/2021 MPS syndicate to open for trading Preview Article MPS syndicate to open for trading Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Asta, the leading third-party managing agent at Lloyd’s, announces that Medical Protection Society (MPS) has been granted final approval from the Council of Lloyd’s for the transition of its Special Purpose Arrangement (SPA) 1892 to a market-facing syndicate, which will commence underwriting on 1 January 2022. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 21/10/2021 Response to Good Medical Practice guidance for physician associates a... Preview Article Response to Good Medical Practice guidance for physician associates and anaesthesia associates Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview Medical Protection comments on the General Medical Council (GMC)’s publication of the Good Medical Practice: interim standards for physician associates and anaesthesia associates Read more Article contains Text
Press release 30/09/2021 Scottish Government Covid-19 inquiry: Legal protection and reassuranc... Preview Article Scottish Government Covid-19 inquiry: Legal protection and reassurance for doctors must be addressed ahead of future pandemic Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Scottish Government Covid-19 inquiry: Legal protection and reassurance for doctors must be addressed ahead of future pandemic. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 10/01/2022 Can I provide advice or prescribe medication to family and friends? Preview Article Can I provide advice or prescribe medication to family and friends? Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Gabrielle Pendlebury, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at this increasingly common dilemma Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... GMC Prescribing
Articles and features 08/12/2021 Mandatory vaccination for NHS staff Preview Article Mandatory vaccination for NHS staff Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview From 1 April 2022, vaccinations against COVID-19 will be mandatory for patient-facing health and care staff in England. Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, takes a closer look at what these changes mean Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... vaccinations COVID-19
Case report 09/11/2021 Inquest follows fatal road traffic accident Preview Article Inquest follows fatal road traffic accident Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview A traffic accident victim’s family blames Dr J during an inquest – find out how we provided support. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... traffic accident Emergency Medicine
Case report 09/11/2021 Cauda equina and two versions of events Preview Article Cauda equina and two versions of events Time to read article: 8 mins () ★ Close Preview Experienced GP Dr N has her account of a cauda equina consultation challenged by the patient – how did Medical Protection help out in this case? Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... student doctor Record keeping cauda equina Missed diagnosis clinical records
Case report 09/11/2021 Abnormal blood results – alleged failure to follow up Preview Article Abnormal blood results – alleged failure to follow up Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Medical Protection defends Dr B after the death of a patient following a failure to act on abnormal blood results. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... blood test Orthopaedics hip replacement Missed diagnosis
Case report 09/11/2021 Migraine misdiagnosis in child leads to claim Preview Article Migraine misdiagnosis in child leads to claim Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Repeated headaches in eight-year old Master J leads to a missed diagnosis and a claim against Dr P. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Missed diagnosis migraine
Case report 09/11/2021 Haemophilia claim questions scope of duty Preview Article Haemophilia claim questions scope of duty Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview GP Dr K faces a claim after a misunderstanding over the intention of some blood tests. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Haematology Haemophilia
Case report 09/11/2021 Dishonesty allegation defended by remediation Preview Article Dishonesty allegation defended by remediation Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Junior doctor Dr Z contacts Medical Protection for assistance when the Medical Council investigates her falsified notes. Read more Tagged in... Junior Doctor misdocumentation Record keeping Medical Council falsified notes
Articles and features 25/10/2021 Meet Clara Munro, from The BMJ’s new Doctor Informed podcast Preview Article Meet Clara Munro, from The BMJ’s new Doctor Informed podcast Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Medical Protection speaks to Clara Munro, one of the creators and presenters of Doctor Informed, an upcoming podcast from The BMJ that aims to keep hospital doctors equipped with the skills to develop their daily practice. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Clare Munro BMJ Jenni Burt podcast Doctor Informed The BMJ
Webinar 20/04/2020 COVID-19 webinars and webinar recordings Preview Article COVID-19 webinars and webinar recordings () ★ Close Preview During the COVID-19 outbreak Medical Protection is hosting a series of COVID-19 webinars for members around the world. Find upcoming webinars as well as view all available webinar recordings. Read more Article contains Video
Webinar 06/04/2020 Webinar recording: Remote Consulting during the COVID-19 outbreak Preview Article Webinar recording: Remote Consulting during the COVID-19 outbreak Time to read article: 61 mins () ★ Close Preview In this session Dr Rob Hendry and Dr Pallavi Bradshaw discuss medicolegal aspects for doctors who are being asked to consult with patients remotely in light of the COVID-19 outbreak. Read more Article contains Video
Workshop Building resilience and avoiding burnout Preview Article Location: Various (Read more for further details) () ★ Close Preview Building resilience and avoiding burnout The demand placed on modern clinicians means the possibility of burnout is growing significantly, impacting both the quality of care and potential increase in risk to patients. This workshop will help you recognise the signs of burnout and give you the knowledge and confidence to manage the symptoms to recover as well as prevent reoccurrence. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing clinical risk Issues & conflict management Stress General practice Health & safety Professionalism
Masterclasses Risk management masterclass for obstetricians and gynaecologists Preview Article Date: 23/11/2019 9:00 -23/11/2019 17:00 (Read more for further details) Location: London (Read more for further details) Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview Risk management masterclass for obstetricians and gynaecologists Take decisive action to reduce to challenges to your practice, with our one-day Risk Management Masterclass. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Masterclasses Risk management masterclass for orthopaedic, spinal and neurosurgeons Preview Article Location: Various (Read more for further details) () ★ Close Preview Risk management masterclass for orthopaedic, spinal and neurosurgeons Enhance your expertise, reduce your risk Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Orthopaedics Neurology & Neurosurgery
Workshop Mastering difficult interactions with patients Preview Article Location: Various (Read more for further details) () ★ Close Preview Mastering difficult interactions with patients This workshop helps you identify and utilise a range of different skills in difficult clinical interactions with patients. These skills can help you and your patients reach a more favourable outcome and still preserve the integrity of the important doctor-patient relationship. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism