Clinical negligence claims – What to expect - Scotland
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A clinical negligence claim is a demand for financial compensation for alleged harm caused by substandard clinical care. Common reasons for claims include failure or delay in diagnosis, or incorrect treatment. In fact, many claims arise out of poor communication. This factsheet outlines the main stages in the legal process of a claim and what it means for you. If you receive a complaint, and this is not being dealt with by your NHS or other employer, you should contact MPS immediately.
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Safeguarding children - Northern Ireland
Time to read article: 4 mins
Doctors play a crucial role in protecting children from abuse and neglect. Surgery consultations, home visits, emergency department admissions and contact with other professionals who work with children help to build up a picture of a child’s situation. This factsheet is designed to help members know how to act and who to contact when they suspect children are at risk of or are experiencing harm.
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Everything you need to know about negligence claims
Time to read article: 5 mins
MPS Claims Manager Ashley Dee, who is based in our Edinburgh office, explains the claims process step-by-step and what it means for you
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Articles and features
14/09/2014
Coping with alcoholism as a doctor
Coping with alcoholism as a doctor
Time to read article: 4 mins
Learning how to manage stress is a huge part of being a good doctor. Consultant anaesthetist Dr Rachel Black opens up about her struggles with alcohol and how she overcame them
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Handover is a critical time when things can go wrong. Dr Pallavi Bradshaw, MPS medicolegal adviser, shares advice on what information should be handed over to the team coming on, while highlighting the importance of good communication.
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Articles and features
01/09/2014
Think before you tweet
Think before you tweet
Time to read article: 3 mins
What happens on tour stays on tour, but what happens on Twitter stays on Google forever. Doctors should be cautious when posting on social media sites, says Jack Kellett assistant web editor.
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Communicating with patients by text message - Northern Ireland
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Text messaging allows practices to target and contact hundreds of patients within minutes. Patients can respond by text with replies automatically forwarded to a specified email address. Many practices are signing up to using a text messaging service to inform patients of appointments, flu vaccinations etc.
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Junior Doctors need more support if we are to banish the stigma associated with Black Wednesday
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Dr Rob Hendry, MPS Medical Director, says junior doctors need more support from senior staff during their first days in the job.
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Creating an open reporting culture in the NHS
Sir Robert Francis QC is heading up an independent review into creating the open and honest reporting culture in the NHS.
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