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GPs urged to protect themselves when declaring patients fit to participate in extreme events
Time to read article: 3 mins
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?
Time to read article: 4 mins
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
Time to read article: 2 mins
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
Time to read article: 2 mins
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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Articles and features
03/12/2025
Surviving Medical School: Social media
Surviving Medical School: Social media
Time to read article: 5 mins
Essential advice 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 medical student and junior doctor.
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New policy: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics in healthcare
Time to read article: 2 mins
Read the new underwriting policy that’s been introduced due to the increasing adoption of AI.
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MPS scoops award for in-house legal team of the year
Time to read article: 2 mins
Budget 2026: Lack of update on review into spiralling NHS clinical negligence costs "disappointing"
Time to read article: 1 mins
Dr Rob Hendry, Medical Director and Chief Member Officer at Medical Protection Society (MPS) , commenting on the Budget
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Medical Protection: “Need for promised 10-Year Workforce Plan becoming ever more pressing”
Time to read article: 1 mins