These coronavirus Q&As are reflective of the advice we are sharing with members around the world.

Medical Protection will provide professional indemnity protection at no extra cost to members who are medical students in the UK and who are asked to work on the NHS’s support on the Covid-19 response.

We are writing to you as colleagues and fellow MPS members to thank you for the work you are doing now and in the months ahead to tackle COVID-19, and also to tell you about the actions MPS is taking to support you during this time.

We are keen to support members with private practice who have seen a significant drop in their work and a dramatic fall in income. We are currently investigating ways to provide increased flexibility to make subscriptions more affordable for members during this challenging time. Once we have agreed the details, we will actively communicate and share our plans directly with members.

Information for non-practising or retired doctors in the UK who wish to return to work on the Covid-19 response

Managing coronavirus issues at work - guidance notes and Q&A for practice managers.

This article outlines our advice and guidance regarding the safety and suitability of remote consulting – also known as telemedicine.

Dr Rob Hendry and Dr Pallavi Bradshaw look at some of the most pressing concerns around COVID-19 and share advice and guidance for members.

Mounting pressures on NHS services have made digital solutions inevitable, and NHS England expects all primary care patients to have the right to online consultations by April 2020 – but with new technology comes new risks. Dr Heidi Mounsey, medicolegal consultant at Medical Protection, advises on best practice

It is not uncommon for patients to contact their GP while they are abroad. Here we consider the medicolegal issues involved in this scenario.

Statemente from Medical Protection regarding our preparedness for Brexit.

Hopefully it will never happen to you, but it’s good to know what happens if you ever need to appear before a fitness to practise panel.

Good communication with patients is vital

The GMC expects medical students to be honest and trustworthy, and to act with integrity, and this equally applies to academic work.

Good doctors are good communicators – it’s that simple. This article examines how building your communication skills at medical school will stand you in good stead as a doctor.

As doctors we are notorious for sometimes failing to look after our own health.

We’ve compiled some essential advice you need to know about protecting yourself online. The article looks into cases and GMC guidance around online activity and social media, with key things you need to know as a student doctor.