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... Gastroenterology Missed diagnosis Medical Records GP Record keeping Diagnosis
Case report 13/11/2020 Alleged failure to investigate chest pain Preview Article Alleged failure to investigate chest pain Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview A GP faces a clinical negligence claim on the grounds of failure to undertake cardiac-related investigations. This case report looks at how MPS successfully sought mediation as an alternative form of dispute resolution, avoiding formal court proceedings. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Casebook Investigations General practice Record keeping Claims
Case report 23/10/2018 Initial management of an itchy skin rash Preview Article Initial management of an itchy skin rash Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Treatment of an itchy rash leads to a claim against GP Dr U, but was he negligent? Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record keeping Claims Investigations Diagnosis
Case report 21/09/2018 When is healthcare criminal? Preview Article When is healthcare criminal? Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview The case of Dr Bawa-Garba and the resulting collision between the medical community and the criminal justice system, sent shockwaves around the world. Dr Richard Stacey, head of policy and technical at Medical Protection, analyses criminal cases handled by MPS in 2017 to gauge the likelihood of further charges of gross negligence manslaughter. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Investigations Negligence Claims
Factsheet 08/08/2018 Inquests - Northern Ireland Preview Article Inquests - Northern Ireland Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview An inquest is a fact-finding exercise that is conducted by the Coroner and, in some cases, in front of a jury. The purpose of an inquest is to find out who the person was and, how, when and where they died. This factsheet gives further information about what happens at an inquest. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Investigations Northern Ireland
Case report 12/04/2018 Missed spinal arteriovenous malformation Preview Article Missed spinal arteriovenous malformation Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Claims Casebook Investigations Casebook Scotland
Casebook 30/08/2017 Opinion: Failure to test for HIV infection: A medicolegal question? Preview Article Opinion: Failure to test for HIV infection: A medicolegal question? Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Michael Rayment and Dr Ann Sullivan, Department of Sexual Health and HIV Medicine, Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust (on behalf of the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV, and the British HIV Association). Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Investigations Casebook Managing clinical risk
Casebook 29/08/2017 A dark day for psychiatry? Preview Article A dark day for psychiatry? Time to read article: 7 mins () ★ Close Preview Last year a French psychiatrist was charged with manslaughter after failing to recognise the danger posed by her patient. Sara Williams investigates how to balance the interests of risky patients and the public Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing clinical risk Patients Investigations Treatment Planning Casebook
Factsheet 31/08/2016 Inquests - England Preview Article Inquests - England Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview An inquest is a fact-finding exercise that is conducted by the coroner and, in some cases, in front of a jury. The purpose of an inquest is to find out who died – when, where, how and in what circumstances. This factsheet gives further information about what happens at an inquest. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Inquests Investigations
Factsheet 14/07/2015 Reporting deaths to the Coroner - Northern Ireland Preview Article Reporting deaths to the Coroner - Northern Ireland Time to read article: 6 mins () ★ Close Preview If a death occurs in a violent or unnatural manner, in custody, or suddenly but without certain cause, a coroner has a duty to enquire into the death. This factsheet sets out the role of a coroner, the reporting process and what will happen once you have reported a death to the coroner. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Compliance Investigations Inquests Northern Ireland Generic Medicine
Factsheet 01/12/2014 Giving evidence - Northern Ireland Preview Article Giving evidence - Northern Ireland Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview As a doctor, you may be asked to give evidence in many different types of tribunals, including criminal or civil courts, the coroner’s court and employment or mental health tribunals. This factsheet gives further information about what to expect and how to prepare. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism Investigations
Articles and features 26/09/2014 Everything you need to know about negligence claims Preview Article Everything you need to know about negligence claims Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview MPS Claims Manager Ashley Dee, who is based in our Edinburgh office, explains the claims process step-by-step and what it means for you Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Investigations Issues & conflict management Compliance New Doctor Complaints Generic Medicine
Case report 15/05/2014 The Swiss cheese Preview Article The Swiss cheese Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Mrs X gave birth to J, a healthy baby boy. J was discharged, with a note in the records stating he was a “normal healthy infant”; a further note stated that, on examination, there was a bilateral red reflex. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Investigations Paediatrics Ophthalmology Casebook Managing clinical risk Diagnosis
Factsheet 01/05/2014 Giving evidence - Wales Preview Article Giving evidence - Wales Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview As a doctor, you may be asked to give evidence in many different types of tribunals, including criminal or civil courts, the coroner’s court and employment or mental health tribunals. This factsheet gives further information about what to expect and how to prepare. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Investigations Use Guidelines Wales Issues & conflict management
Factsheet 01/04/2014 Removal of medical equipment after death Preview Article Removal of medical equipment after death Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview If a patient dies and the death is reportable to the coroner, you should leave all equipment in place until you have discussed the case with the coroner’s officer. This factsheet gives you further information about what to do. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing clinical risk Inquests Equipment General Surgery Health & safety Investigations
Factsheet 01/04/2014 Guide to writing expert reports - Wales Preview Article Guide to writing expert reports - Wales Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview As an expert you should be aiming to produce a report which is free standing – from which the reader can glean the key issues in the case, understand the evidence available and reach a clear understanding of the range of expert opinion, without needing to look at any other document. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Wales Generic Medicine Issues & conflict management Use Guidelines Investigations
Case report 20/01/2014 The twisted knee Preview Article The twisted knee Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Ms C, a 42-year-old risk manager, fell from her horse whilst out riding. At the time of the fall she felt her left knee twist, as her left foot had been caught in the stirrup. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Treatment Planning Managing clinical risk General practice Investigations Orthopaedics Casebook
Articles and features 04/01/2014 Collateral damage Preview Article Collateral damage Time to read article: 6 mins () ★ Close Preview The sooner you call MPS about an ethical or legal dilemma, the sooner the matter can be resolved. Professor Carol Seymour, Dr Tom Mosedale, Dr Richard Brittain and Sara Williams explore how and why Collateral-damage foundation doctors get into troubleCollateral-damage foundation doctors get into trouble Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Medical Records Confidentiality Use Guidelines Investigations Professionalism Inquests
Factsheet 01/04/2013 Guide to writing expert reports - Scotland Preview Article Guide to writing expert reports - Scotland Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview As an expert you should be aiming to produce a report which is free standing – from which the reader can glean the key issues in the case, understand the evidence available and reach a clear understanding of the range of expert opinion, without needing to look at any other document. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Claims Use Guidelines CQC compliance Record keeping Investigations Scotland
Factsheet 04/01/2013 Giving evidence - Scotland Preview Article Giving evidence - Scotland Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview As a doctor, you may be asked to give evidence in many different types of forums including criminal or civil courts, Fatal Accident Inquiries and employment or mental health tribunals. This factsheet gives further information about what to expect and how to prepare. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... CQC compliance Scotland Investigations Patients Compliance Medical Records
Case report 14/05/2012 Where is the consultant? Preview Article Where is the consultant? Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview A 48-year-old driver, Mr W, was sent to hospital by his GP with a one-week history of unremitting back pain and associated mild shortness of breath. On direct questioning, he also reported non-specific malaise for at least three months with half a stone weight loss but no symptoms of fever. There was no previous history of cardiac problems and no recent dental or other invasive procedures. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Investigations Communication Managing clinical risk Cardiology & Vascular Medicine System Errors Diagnosis
Case report 14/05/2012 Too much bleeding Preview Article Too much bleeding Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Mrs C, a 25-year-old mother of two, had an elective caesarean with her first pregnancy as that baby was breech, and she experienced a failed attempt at a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Caesarean) with her second pregnancy. Her third pregnancy was uneventful and she was booked in for an elective caesarean section at 39 weeks. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing clinical risk Professionalism Investigations System Errors Obstetrics & Gynaecology Complaints
Casebook 01/05/2012 MPS Opinion: Spreading the use of HIV testing Preview Article MPS Opinion: Spreading the use of HIV testing Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Late diagnosis of HIV in adults continues to be an important issue in the UK but for too long it has been absent from healthcare’s topical agenda. With national audit data showing that 24% of deaths of HIV-positive adults in the UK in 2006 were due to a diagnosis of HIV being made too late for effective treatment,1 and further data showing that around one third of all HIV infections in UK adults remain undiagnosed, and approximately 25% of newly-diagnosed individuals have a CD4 count of less than 200 – an indicator of late diagnosis – there is clearly a lack of timely opportunity to improve early diagnosis. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Investigations Generic Medicine Managing clinical risk
Case report 10/01/2012 Too quick to clear the spine Preview Article Too quick to clear the spine Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Twenty-eight-year-old Miss T was a pillion passenger on her boyfriend’s motorbike going at high speed on a motorway. He lost control of the vehicle and tried to regain it by braking, which threw them both over the handles, landing some distance away. Unfortunately, Miss T’s boyfriend was certified dead at the scene of the accident. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Emergency Medicine Professionalism Competence Claims Investigations Managing clinical risk