Articles and features 14/02/2023 Handling medical certificates Preview Article Handling medical certificates Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Sarah Hull, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at a recent call to our advice line, where a GP was challenged over their support for a patient who said they were unfit to attend court. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record keeping Professionalism medical reports Communication
Articles and features 21/10/2022 What can the Medical Examiner service do for you? Preview Article What can the Medical Examiner service do for you? Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Emma Davies, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at how the Medical Examiner system works and key changes taking place in April 2023. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... medical reports medical examiners Professionalism Ethics
IMG Articles and features 23/02/2023 What is the NHS Induction Programme? Preview Article What is the NHS Induction Programme? Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview The National Induction programme has been designed to ensure that all international medical graduates (IMGs) recruited to the NHS are welcomed, valued, and supported as they transition to UK clinical practice. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... IMG
IMG Articles and features 12/08/2022 An introduction to the NHS for IMGs Preview Article An introduction to the NHS for IMGs Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview The NHS stands for the National Health Service. It refers to the Government-funded medical and health care services that everyone living in the UK can use without being asked to pay the full cost of the service. In the following article, Dr Emma Green provides an overview of the structure that can appear complex and highlights some of the other organisations involved and acronyms you may come across. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... IMG
IMG Articles and features 02/03/2023 Professional development and managing your risk as an IMG Preview Article Professional development and managing your risk as an IMG Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Medical Protection can help you combat the challenges you face as a healthcare professional working in the UK and throughout your career. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... IMG