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... Neurology & Neurosurgery Emergency Medicine GP Orthopaedics
Case report 08/06/2021 Missed diagnosis during colonoscopy Preview Article Missed diagnosis during colonoscopy Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview GP Dr D and consultant gastroenterologist Dr B face a claim after an abandoned colonoscopy fails to pick up the required diagnosis. Medical Protection handles the case. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record keeping Investigations Colonoscopy Gastroenterology Missed diagnosis Medical Records
Case report 08/06/2021 Good records in a worst-case scenario Preview Article Good records in a worst-case scenario Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview A claim against a hospital and consultant psychiatrist goes to trial, after a patient commits suicide. Medical Protection also provides assistance with the inquest and hospital inquiry. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record keeping Psychiatry Emergency Medicine GP
Case report 07/06/2021 Pregnancy while taking isotretinoin Preview Article Pregnancy while taking isotretinoin Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview A patient asks GP Dr C to keep her pregnancy secret from her dermatologist. What are Dr C’s obligations to disclose this information? She contacts Medical Protection for advice. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Dermatology Prescribing Confidentiality Consent GP
Articles and features 04/06/2021 COVID-19: What is the impact on GP training? Preview Article COVID-19: What is the impact on GP training? Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Mahibur Rahman, Medical Director of GP training experts Emedica, looks at some of the key changes to GP specialty training entry, MRCGP, and GP training Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Specialty Training CPD MRCGP GP COVID-19
Case report 13/05/2021 Alleged failure to complete a baby check Preview Article Alleged failure to complete a baby check Time to read article: 7 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Diagnosis GP Paediatrics Orthopaedics
Articles and features 16/12/2019 Case example for GPs: disclosing to the DVLA Preview Article Case example for GPs: disclosing to the DVLA Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Denise Thomas, case manager at Medical Protection, shares a recent case relating to a disclosure to the DVLA without patient consent. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... GP membership General Practice members General practice GP GP indemnity
Articles and features 16/12/2019 Dr Gabriel Hendow, an award-winning member of Medical Protection Preview Article Dr Gabriel Hendow, an award-winning member of Medical Protection Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Hendow works in Hull and is a member of Medical Protection. He was voted ‘GP of the Year’ in the coveted national General Practice Awards for 2018 for his innovative approach to making Hull and its residents healthier, and for establishing a number of clinics at his practice, based in the Bransholme Health Centre. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General Practice members GP indemnity GP General practice
Case report 16/12/2019 Expert advice for GPs: Treating transgender patients Preview Article Expert advice for GPs: Treating transgender patients Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview Sarah Pickering, advisory case manager at Medical Protection, considers a recent member query in relation to this complex and sensitive area. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice GP General Practice members GP membership GP indemnity
Case report 16/12/2019 Supreme Court judgement following head injury - learning points for m... Preview Article Supreme Court judgement following head injury - learning points for medical professionals Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview It is very unusual for a clinical negligence claim to reach the highest reaches of the court system. Rarer still are cases involving non-clinical staff such as receptionists. Dr James Lucas, medicolegal consultant, discusses such a case that was recently considered by the Supreme Court and extracts potential learning points for practices.1 Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice GP membership GP General Practice members Practice manager
Articles and features 16/12/2019 Thinking differently about patient safety Preview Article Thinking differently about patient safety Time to read article: 7 mins () ★ Close Preview An obvious question to ask when people are unintentionally but avoidably harmed is: “why did things go wrong?” Professor Paul Bowie, Programme Director (Safety & Improvement) at NHS Education for Scotland, looks at how we can think differently about patient safety. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General Practice members GP General practice GP indemnity GP membership
Articles and features 16/12/2019 How portfolio GP careers can help GPs, patients and practices Preview Article How portfolio GP careers can help GPs, patients and practices Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview You may have heard the term ‘portfolio GP’ more frequently over the last few years. In this article, Dr Mahibur Rahman, a portfolio GP and the medical director at Emedica, looks at the benefits of portfolio GP careers, some popular options and how to get started with them. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... GP General Practice members General practice GP membership
Articles and features 16/12/2019 Never events in general practice Preview Article Never events in general practice Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview The focus on patient safety in healthcare is at the forefront of ensuring the provision of high quality healthcare.1 Diane Baylis, clinical risk educator at Medical Protection, tells us more about the concept of ‘never events’ and how they can improve patient safety. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice GP GP membership General Practice members
Articles and features 16/12/2019 Professional perspective: top tips when working with locum GPs Preview Article Professional perspective: top tips when working with locum GPs Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Most practices will engage locum GPs at some point. In this article, Dr Mahibur Rahman, a portfolio GP and the medical director of Emedica, looks at some top tips for practices to consider from the perspective of a locum GP. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... GP GP locum General Practice members GP membership General practice
Articles and features 16/12/2019 HR practicalities to consider when using locums Preview Article HR practicalities to consider when using locums Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview To ensure staffing needs are met, whether because of unexpected shortages or due to planned cover, the use of locums is commonplace in many general practices. Our employment law partner, Croner, looks at steps you can take to ensure a positive locum experience. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... GP GP locum General practice
Case report 27/11/2018 Video: Anatomy of a claim Preview Article Video: Anatomy of a claim Time to read article: 6 mins () ★ Close Preview This video looks at a scenario where a patient brought a claim against three GPs in the same surgery, and how understanding the varied claims enabled us to support the doctors throughout the whole process. Read more Article contains Video Tagged in... GP indemnity GP
Articles and features 09/10/2018 Ask the expert: Are we obliged to facilitate a request for CCTV foota... Preview Article Ask the expert: Are we obliged to facilitate a request for CCTV footage of the practice car park? Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Are we obliged to facilitate a request for CCTV footage of the practice car park? You need to consider the confidentiality of other patients. Dr Rachel Birch, medicolegal consultant, answers a member’s query. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... GP Confidentiality General practice Practice Matters
Articles and features 25/06/2018 Practice nurses – the right indemnity for you Preview Article Practice nurses – the right indemnity for you Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview As nurses take on additional roles in practices, it is vital that you understand your requirements with regards to professional indemnity. Diane Baylis, Clinical Risk and Education Manager at Medical Protection, looks at the different options. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Claims GP Negligence
Case report 13/12/2017 Anatomy of a claim Preview Article Anatomy of a claim Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Back pain, paraplegia and a series of complaints – how Medical Protection helped at every step. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... GP GP indemnity