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MPS response to DHSC consultation on clinical negligence cover
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The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is seeking views about indemnity cover for healthcare professionals who are not covered by any existing or proposed state-backed scheme, via an open consultation which closes on 28 February.
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Medical Protection comments on state-backed indemnity after SI laid before Parliament
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Rob Hendry, Medical Director at Medical Protection, responds to the Statutory Instrument (SI) which has been laid before Parliament this week .
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Medical examiners: a new role for England and Wales
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From April 2019, the new role of medical examiner will be introduced into the process for investigating the deaths of patients. Dr Ben Lobo, consultant physician, geriatrician and medical examiner, and Dr Ewen Ross, medicolegal consultant at Medical Protection, look at what this means for you
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Articles and features
14/02/2019
How to fall back in love with your medical career
How to fall back in love with your medical career
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Working in medicine has its ups and downs, so it’s important to do the things that help you stay happy at work.
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Risk management masterclass for orthopaedic, spinal and neurosurgeons
Enhance your expertise, reduce your risk
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Medical Protection’s response to the GP contract announcement
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Simon Kayll, Chief Executive at MPS, responds to the GP contract announcement on 31 January 2019. Click to read more.
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Response to GMC consultation on decision making and consent
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Medical Protection has welcomed proposals by the GMC to update their guidance on Decision making and consent. Read more here.
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When patients miss appointments – should DNA mean Does Need Appointment?
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When patients fail to attend an appointment, it can be hugely frustrating for a number of reasons. It is also very costly, according to recent NHS England data that suggests up to 15 million general practice appointments are being wasted each year – at an estimated cost to the NHS of £216 million.
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The cost of claims – control through proportionality
Time to read article: 3 mins
If you have ever been unfortunate enough to receive a letter of claim, you will be aware of how stressful the process can be. Another aspect is the often high sums of money involved. Stephen Preater, costs adviser at Medical Protection, is part of an expert in-house team that is dedicated to controlling the amounts sought by claimants
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