Blog post 20/11/2018 The role of receptionists: a legal commentary Preview Article The role of receptionists: a legal commentary Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview A recent Supreme Court decision, Darnley v Croydon Health Services NHS Trust [2018] UKSC 50, has raised questions about the role of non-clinical staff in patient care. The judgment criticised the actions of a receptionist in an Accident and Emergency (A&E) department – Joseph McCaughley, litigation solicitor at Medical Protection, looks at the ramifications of the case Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Emergency Medicine Claims Competence
News 16/11/2018 Group instant messaging in an acute care setting Preview Article Group instant messaging in an acute care setting Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview The NHS has released new guidance to help doctors, nurses and other staff safely use instant messaging during emergencies Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Data Protection Record keeping Confidentiality
Update 14/11/2018 The importance of professional protection Preview Article The importance of professional protection Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview 1 in 3 GPs request help for professional practice related incidents Read more
Press release 13/11/2018 Doctors without legal representation face tougher sanctions from MPTS... Preview Article Doctors without legal representation face tougher sanctions from MPTS hearings Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Doctors without legal representation face tougher sanctions from Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service hearings. Read more Article contains Text
Blog post 12/11/2018 Surviving medical school: Social Media Preview Article Surviving medical school: Social Media Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview We’ve compiled some essential advice you need to know about protecting yourself online. The article looks into cases and GMC guidance around online activity and social media, with key things you need to know as a student doctor. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism
Feature 31/10/2018 Learning from cases: specialty focus - Gynaecology Preview Article Learning from cases: specialty focus - Gynaecology Time to read article: 8 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr John Jolly, head of member risk education, and Dr Karen Ellison, medicolegal consultant, look at the reasons behind medicolegal cases reported to us at Medical Protection. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Obstetrics & Gynaecology
News 29/10/2018 Flu vaccine - supporting public health initiatives Preview Article Flu vaccine - supporting public health initiatives Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview Medical Protection actively supports public health initiatives involving the vaccination of susceptible groups in the community, including the flu vaccine. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Public Health General practice
News 22/10/2018 Doctors can now prescribe patients medicinal cannabis as of November Preview Article Doctors can now prescribe patients medicinal cannabis as of November Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview But what are the rules surrounding this and what do doctors need to know? Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Prescribing Treatment Planning
Advice 19/10/2018 A touchy subject Preview Article A touchy subject Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Intimate examinations are something that every GP will have to carry out at some point in their career, but it’s important that they are conducted in an appropriate manner, especially if one is required during a home visit. Dr Gabrielle Pendlebury, medicolegal consultant at Medical Protection, gives her advice on how best to manage these situations Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Consent Communicate
Case report 16/11/2018 Video: Two years of Multiple Jeopardy Preview Article Video: Two years of Multiple Jeopardy Time to read article: 6 mins () ★ Close Preview A patient dies after amoxicillin reaction – we support GP through criminal investigation, inquest and GMC hearing. Read more Article contains Video Tagged in... GP indemnity
Case report 01/11/2018 Failure to remove a swab leads to months of problems for a patient Preview Article Failure to remove a swab leads to months of problems for a patient Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Miss Y, 37 years old, was known to have bilateral ovarian endometrial cysts treated at the time of a laparotomy by Mr D, consultant gynaecologist. For several years she had been regularly followed up and repeat scans had showed recurrence of her cysts, which were managed with dydrogesterone. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Casebook
Case report 24/10/2018 Missed bowel perforation leads to complications and a large settlement Preview Article Missed bowel perforation leads to complications and a large settlement Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview A woman is seen by a consultant gynaecologist, scheduled to have a diagnostic laparoscopy and her copper IUD removed. After the laparoscopy the woman is in pain, which worsens as a diagnosis is missed. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Diagnosis
Case report 24/10/2018 Issues arise after leaving a patient in someone else’s care Preview Article Issues arise after leaving a patient in someone else’s care Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Obstetrics & Gynaecology Record keeping Professionalism Managing clinical risk
Case report 23/10/2018 Nausea and weight loss – what’s the cause? Preview Article Nausea and weight loss – what’s the cause? Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr W faces a regulatory hearing after a delayed diagnosis – find out how record-keeping helped the defence. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record keeping Decision Making
Case report 23/10/2018 Questioning your consultant Preview Article Questioning your consultant Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview A disagreement between a specialty trainee and her consultant lies at the heart of a regulatory hearing following a patient’s death. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Whistleblowing Communicate Oncology
Workshop Safer management of test results Preview Article Location: This workshop is delivered in house. (Read more for further details) Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview Safer management of test results This workshop has been developed to assist general practices to understand the potential for error in their own test result management process. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Training & cpd Managing clinical risk
Workshop Infection Control in Primary Care - in-practice Preview Article Location: This workshop is delivered in house. (Read more for further details) Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview Infection Control in Primary Care - in-practice This workshop will give you a clear understanding of the importance of infection control. It will provide you with the skills to manage and reduce infection in your practice and comply with national standards. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... England GP locum Scotland General practice System Errors Infection control
Masterclasses Risk Management Masterclass for Obstetricians & Gynaecologists Preview Article Date: 03/11/2018 9:00 -03/11/2018 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 & Gynaecologists Workshop to assist doctors in reducing their exposure to these risks, Medical Protection has developed a one-day Risk Management Masterclass. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Issues & conflict management Complaints Obstetrics & Gynaecology Managing clinical risk Training & cpd Listen
Workshop Medical Records for Nurses in Primary Care Preview Article Location: This workshop is delivered in house. (Read more for further details) Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview Medical Records for Nurses in Primary Care This new workshop will provide you with a thorough understanding of the importance of medical records and aims to enhance your skills in making and keeping quality medical records. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice Medical Records Northern Ireland Training & cpd Scotland
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
Workshop Medical Records for GPs - in practice Preview Article Location: Your practice (Read more for further details) Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview Medical Records for GPs - in practice Good medical records – whether electronic or handwritten – are essential for the continuity of care of your patients. They should be comprehensive enough to allow a colleague to carry on where you left off. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Medical Records