Case report 14/08/2018 The challenges of making a challenge Preview Article The challenges of making a challenge Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview A patient’s solicitor sought disclosure of a GMC expert report after a case had been closed. Medical Protection successfully challenged this, only for the decision to be overturned at appeal. Kirsty Sharp, content editor at Medical Protection, looks at the challenges of making a challenge Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine Complaints Expert Reports Data Protection
Case report 01/05/2010 An unexpected, painful end Preview Article An unexpected, painful end Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Fifty-five-year-old lorry driver Mr Q was involved in a road traffic accident, sustaining severe injuries to both legs. He was taken to the local hospital where, following initial assessment and stabilisation by the emergency medicine team, he was referred to the orthopaedic department. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing clinical risk Claims Orthopaedics Expert Reports
03/04/2020 Counselling service for members Preview Article Counselling service for members Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview Medical Protection offers a confidential 24/7 counselling service to any members experiencing work-related stress, or stress that they feel could impact their practice. Find out more here Read more Article contains Text
Press release 15/06/2021 Investigating doctors with health concerns under ‘lack of competence’... Preview Article Investigating doctors with health concerns under ‘lack of competence’ grounds could exacerbate health issues Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview If fitness to practise concerns which relate to a doctor’s health are investigated under ‘lack of competence’ grounds, it could carry unintended consequences for the doctor involved, according to Medical Protection. Read more Article contains Text
Case report 09/06/2021 Cauda equina claim goes to trial Preview Article Cauda equina claim goes to trial Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview A claim against GP Dr F is taken to trial by Medical Protection. Find out how our expert litigation team fought for Dr F by building a robust defence. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... MRI Orthopaedics Neurology & Neurosurgery cauda equina syndrome A&E Emergency Medicine