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MPS comments on the Public Accounts Committee report into clinical negligence costs
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GMC’s continuing progress on discrimination is positive, but uneven, says Medical Protection
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Urgent need for greater public awareness of the risks of surgical tourism, says Medical Protection
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News and updates
09/01/2026
Catherine Rutland joins MPS Council
Catherine Rutland joins MPS Council
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Medical Protection Society (MPS) – the world’s leading protection organisation for doctors, dentists and healthcare professionals – has announced the appointment of Catherine Rutland to its Council.
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One year on: The Code of Practice and what it means for our members
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The Code of Practice for medical defence organisations was launched one year ago. Our team reflects on its impact over the last 12 months.
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GPs urged to protect themselves when declaring patients fit to participate in extreme events
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Medical Protection has urged GPs to consider requests from patients to declare them ‘fit to participate’ in high-risk activities carefully, and ensure they have adequate professional indemnity in case the patient is injured and makes a claim for compensation.
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Should I sign my patient's 'fitness to participate' form?
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GPs may be unsure about declaring patients fit to take part in physical events. Medical Protection provides advice on this common query.
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Dr Sarah Townley appointed as Deputy Medical Director at Medical Protection Society
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Medical Protection Society (MPS) has announced the appointment of Dr Sarah Townley as Deputy Medical Director.
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Raj Rattan MBE appointed Global Adviser to Medical Protection Society
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Medical Protection Society (MPS) has announced the appointment of Professor Raj Rattan as Global Adviser, a role he will take up in April 2026.
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