Articles and features 13/12/2016

How do I reflect effectively?

How do I reflect effectively?

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Dr Mark Dinwoodie, Director of Education at Medical Protection, discusses the importance of reflection and Dr Ayaz Khalid, a foundation doctor, shares his top tips for reflective practice

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Press release 09/12/2016

Medical Protection partners with Isle of Wight GP Federation

Medical Protection partners with Isle of Wight GP Federation

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Medical Protection and One Wight Health Limited (OWHL) GP Federation have formed a partnership offering GP practices access to advice, support, educational programmes and workshops that will help them meet local healthcare needs

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17/11/2016

Mandatory reporting - should doctors be policing our communities?

Mandatory reporting - should doctors be policing our communities?

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Trust sits at the heart of the doctor-patient relationship – it is fundamental. I for one have discussed issues with my GP which I would never dream of discussing with friends and family, and as a doctor myself, have been at the receiving end of equally personal and confidential information from patients.

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News and updates 10/11/2016

MPS ranked in the top 10 in the UK for customer service by ICMI

MPS ranked in the top 10 in the UK for customer service by ICMI

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MPS’s commitment to providing world class service to members is recognised for a second year by the ICMI awards for excellence in customer service.

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Press release 02/11/2016

MPS Member Operations team in the Top 10 for customer service

MPS Member Operations team in the Top 10 for customer service

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The Member Operations team has been recognised as one of the top 10 companies in the UK for customer service by The International Customer Management Institute. MPS, the world’s leading provider of protection for doctors, dentists and other healthcare professionals has been ranked number eight in the UK for customer service. This is the second year in a row that MPS has featured in the Top 50 Companies for Customer Service.

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Press release 27/10/2016

Commenting on the GMC’s State of Medical Education and Practice in th...

Commenting on the GMC’s State of Medical Education and Practice in the UK report

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The GMC is right to acknowledge the 'state of unease in the profession’- patient expectations are changing and GPs are more likely to be sued now than ever before. It is important to strike a balance between holding doctors to account and reducing unnecessary pressures.

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News and updates 17/10/2016

Risk alert: Advice on administering flu vaccinations

Risk alert: Advice on administering flu vaccinations

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Several members have contacted us with queries regarding flu vaccinations; primarily which practice colleagues can administer these, and what safeguarding should be in place if so.

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Articles and features 17/10/2016

'Dr Google' in the patient chair

'Dr Google' in the patient chair

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There is no escaping the fact that ‘Dr Google’ is becoming more and more influential in GP consultations. At Medical Protection, we commissioned a YouGov online survey of 2021 British adults to look at the pros and cons of seeking medical advice from the internet.

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14/10/2016

Challenging the GMC

Challenging the GMC

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Medical Protection is calling on the GMC to halt plans to expand their register.

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