72% of UK doctors facing ‘Superdoctor Syndrome’
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Nearly three quarters of doctors surveyed in the UK say they will always come into work, even when they are too unwell, fatigued or stressed to be productive according to a leading medical protection organisation.
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Senior clinicians appointed to lead Medical Protection Society
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Two leading clinicians, Dr Suzy Lishman CBE and Dr David Roytowski, have joined MPS Council, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience from across healthcare.
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Fifteen years of urinary tract infections – what’s the cause?
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A patient re-presents with urinary tract infections over a 15-year period, and eventually makes a claim against the genitourinary consultant involved in her care.
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Forgotten blood test results: forgotten patient
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Misplaced blood test results lead to a claim after a baby is left requiring a liver transplant.
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A routine referral?
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When a routine optician appointment identifies papilloedema, Mrs T makes a claim against her GP for not giving her an earlier urgent referral.
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A retained swab
A retained swab
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Basic safety checks were overlooked in this incident, which saw a claim against a consultant gynaecologist.
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A missed diagnosis of pneumonia?
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The quality record-keeping of a GP member is key to the defence of this claim.
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Articles and features
08/10/2019
Follow the leader
Follow the leader
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Dr Leila Touil and Dr Yasmin Ahmed-Little call all junior doctors to rise to the leadership challenge. Here they show you how.
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A day in the life of a trainee in emergency surgery
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Thinking of a career in emergency general surgery? Read Dr Mike Davies' account of working in ESGU.
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