Commenting on the discount rate change in Scotland
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Mr Simon Kayll, CEO at the Medical Protection Society, comments on the discount rate change in Scotland
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Commenting on the changes to the NHSLA announced by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt
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Emma Hallinan, MPS Director of Claims Policy and Technical, said:
“The NHS’s provision for clinical negligence claims has increased dramatically in recent years, so a fresh and more preventative approach to managing claims is timely, and will hopefully reduce the number of costly court cases."
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Commenting on a consultation launched today looking at protecting NHS whistle-blowers from discrimination
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Dr Pallavi Bradshaw, Senior Medicolegal Adviser at the Medical Protection Society
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Guide to writing expert reports
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How to choose the career for you
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Consultant gastroenterologist Dr Richard Shenderay shares his advice on choosing the right specialty and why he settled on gastroenterology.
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GMC updates confidentiality guidance
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The GMC has revised its guidance on confidentiality for all doctors practising in the UK
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Articles and features
15/03/2017
Dealing with complaints
Dealing with complaints
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Kirsty Plowman considers how complaints can affect you and offers tips for tackling any you may receive
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Articles and features
23/02/2017
How to... deal with trivial requests by patients
How to... deal with trivial requests by patients
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Medicolegal Adviser Dr Marika Davies explains how to maintain professionalism when dealing with trivial requests from patients
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Risk management masterclass for general surgeons
As an experienced general surgeon you will know all about the risk of complaints and litigation. This masterclass can reduce your risk by developing your communication skills and teaching you a range of practical techniques to improve your patient interactions.
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