Medical Protection calls for focus on accountability, wellbeing and workforce as part of Change NHS
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Reforming the way doctors are held to account combined with steps to improve the provision of wellbeing services and career development opportunities for healthcare professionals should play a key role in the future direction of the healthcare system in England
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NHS Trusts urged to improve disciplinary processes as doctors report ‘devastating’ impact on mental health
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NHS Trusts across England have been urged to ensure doctors are treated fairly and compassionately during disciplinary proceedings, as a new report reveals guidelines are often not adhered to.
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GMC's progress to tackle disadvantage and discrimination welcome, but more action needed
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MPS responds to the GMC's annual update on the progress it and others have made against targets to tackle disadvantage and discrimination.
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SAS doctors face harsher sanctions when unrepresented at medical tribunals
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SAS and locally employed doctors are twice as likely to not have legal representation when facing a MPTS hearing which is leading to harsher sanctions, according to figures obtained by Medical Protection Society.
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Case study: Specialty trainee’s personal conduct into question after drug use
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When a specialty trainee was asked to self-refer to the GMC after his conduct outside clinical work, Medical Protection provided support and guidance.
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Case study: Medical Protection representation at an inquest
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When Mr David Atkinson*, a consultant upper GI surgeon from Leeds, was asked to provide a statement to the coroner, he contacted Medical Protection for support and guidance.
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Case study: Doctor’s alcohol dependency leads to a letter from the GMC
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Dr Ellen Walcott, a Consultant Geriatrician from Bristol*, was involved in a road traffic accident after driving under the influence of alcohol.
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Case study: Paediatrician’s conduct is called into question by patient’s parents
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Dr O’Hare contacted Medical Protection when she received a complaint from a patient’s parents regarding her conduct.
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Case study: Consultant seeks Medical Protection representation following patient complaint
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A consultant relies on Medical Protection representation when a complaint to the GMC occurs.
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