Articles and features 29/01/2020 Surviving medical school: avoiding plagiarism Preview Article Surviving medical school: avoiding plagiarism Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview The GMC expects medical students to be honest and trustworthy, and to act with integrity, and this equally applies to academic work. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... GMC Career planning plagiarism
Articles and features 01/12/2020 Providing care to patients who are abroad Preview Article Providing care to patients who are abroad Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview It is not uncommon for patients to contact their GP while they are abroad. Here we consider the medicolegal issues involved in this scenario. Read more Tagged in... Listen Communicate Patients
Articles and features 19/11/2020 Shielding and travel-related quarantine Preview Article Shielding and travel-related quarantine Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview With rules on quarantine and shielding subject to change at short notice, it is vital that employers keep up to date with latest guidance. But how is this interpreted in employment law? HR experts Croner Consulting take a closer look. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Human resources
Articles and features 19/11/2020 Managing employees who are reluctant to return to work Preview Article Managing employees who are reluctant to return to work Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Returning to work after the COVID-19 lockdown eases may cause understandable anxiety for many healthcare practitioners. HR experts Croner Consulting provide guidance on managing this difficult transition. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Human resources
Articles and features 19/11/2020 Remote consultations – what are the benefits and risks? Preview Article Remote consultations – what are the benefits and risks? Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Emma Davies, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, provides advice on getting the full benefits from this new way of working. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communicate
Articles and features 19/11/2020 Storing images in medical records Preview Article Storing images in medical records Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview The receipt and storage of images of patients is currently a common source of queries from our members, largely due to the increased use of remote consultations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ayisha Hooper, Case Manager at Medical Protection, reviews the relevant guidance. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record keeping Data Protection Confidentiality Consent
Articles and features 18/11/2020 Surviving the pandemic - how can employers support doctors during COV... Preview Article Surviving the pandemic - how can employers support doctors during COVID-19? Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Gabrielle Pendlebury looks at ways that organisations can support doctors' wellbeing, resilience and mental health throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting on measures that were put in place at the London Nightingale hospital. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... burnout
Articles and features 17/11/2020 Dealing with aggressive patients Preview Article Dealing with aggressive patients Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Clare Devlin, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, offers advice on handling an aggressive patient Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice Patients Conflict management Communicate
Case report 13/11/2020 Alleged failure to investigate chest pain Preview Article Alleged failure to investigate chest pain Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview A GP faces a clinical negligence claim on the grounds of failure to undertake cardiac-related investigations. This case report looks at how MPS successfully sought mediation as an alternative form of dispute resolution, avoiding formal court proceedings. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record keeping General practice Casebook Investigations Claims
Press release 03/12/2020 Medical Protection providing automatic and free of charge support for... Preview Article Medical Protection providing automatic and free of charge support for retired doctors who join NHS Covid-19 vaccine team Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Medical Protection providing automatic and free of charge support for retired doctors who join NHS Covid-19 vaccine team Read more Article contains Text
Press release 26/11/2020 Medical Protection response to DHSC consultation: Urgent action neede... Preview Article Medical Protection response to DHSC consultation: Urgent action needed to reform GMC Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Medical Protection welcomes the commitment by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to modernise the laws that underpin the work of the health and care professional regulators. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 18/11/2020 1 in 3 doctors have suffered verbal or physical abuse during Covid-19 Preview Article 1 in 3 doctors have suffered verbal or physical abuse during Covid-19 Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Over a third (35%) of healthcare professionals say they have suffered verbal or physical abuse from patients, or patients’ relatives during Covid-19, according to a survey by Medical Protection. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 08/10/2020 Public must be reassured that NHS is safe and open Preview Article Public must be reassured that NHS is safe and open Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Medical Protection urges the Government to strike a balance in its messaging to ensure the public know the NHS is safe and open to those who need medical attention for issues not related to Covid-19. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 16/09/2020 Medical Protection comments on GMC advice regarding Covid-19 complaints Preview Article Medical Protection comments on GMC advice regarding Covid-19 complaints Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview The GMC has issued guidance to its staff setting out how to take the Covid-19 context into account when considering complaints against doctors. Dr Rob Hendry, Medical Director, comments. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 10/09/2020 Coronavirus Act review offers vital opportunity to introduce emergenc... Preview Article Coronavirus Act review offers vital opportunity to introduce emergency law to protect doctors Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Coronavirus Act review offers vital opportunity to introduce emergency law to protect doctors Read more Article contains Text
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... Health & safety Professionalism General practice Issues & conflict management Managing clinical risk Stress
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... Neurology & Neurosurgery Orthopaedics
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