Case report 18/07/2019 Missed critical limb ischaemia Preview Article Missed critical limb ischaemia Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Mr S was a 60-year-old lorry driver. He was overweight and smoked, and couldn’t walk far because he suffered with pain in his calves. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Negligence Managing clinical risk Diagnosis Casebook Casebook Scotland Medical Records
Articles and features 09/07/2019 Non-compliant patient sues doctor: whose fault is it? Preview Article Non-compliant patient sues doctor: whose fault is it? Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Whilst doctors have a duty of care for their patients, and their primary concern should be their wellbeing, how do we establish patient responsibility for their own wellbeing? Dr Dawn McGuire, Medical Claims Adviser, looks into contributory negligence and whether we can define patient responsibility. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Negligence
Case report 28/09/2018 Learning from allegations of sexual assault Preview Article Learning from allegations of sexual assault Time to read article: 10 mins () ★ Close Preview Gross negligence manslaughter is a topical issue in healthcare, but cases against doctors are still comparatively rare. Dr John Jolly, head of member risk education and Dr Richard Stacey, head of policy and technical, look at a more common cause of criminal cases brought against members of Medical Protection: sexual assault. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Claims Negligence Consent
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... Claims Investigations Negligence
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... GP Claims Negligence
Case report 13/04/2018 Failure to act on cauda equina Preview Article Failure to act on cauda equina Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Mr X, a 25-year-old fit and active man, was reviewed by his GP, Dr A, with a recurrence of lower back pain. He had noticed lumbar back pain intermittently throughout his 20s, but played a lot of sports to which he attributed his symptoms. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Negligence Casebook Record keeping Neurology & Neurosurgery Claims
Case report 13/04/2018 A missed diagnosis but no negligence Preview Article A missed diagnosis but no negligence Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Dermatology Casebook Complaints Negligence Casebook Scotland
Case report 12/04/2018 Sciatic nerve injury but no negligence Preview Article Sciatic nerve injury but no negligence Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Casebook Scotland Casebook Medical Records Negligence Record keeping
Case report 12/04/2018 Strong record-keeping – strong defence Preview Article Strong record-keeping – strong defence Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Ms Q, 58 years old, consulted Dr G, a gastroenterologist, with a history of dyspepsia, early satiety and altered bowel habit. Clinical examination, including digital rectal examination, was recorded as normal... Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Casebook Casebook Scotland Record keeping Negligence Gastroenterology
Case report 26/10/2017 A complicated claim Preview Article A complicated claim Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Mr A, an orthopaedic surgeon, was approached by a claimant’s solicitors to provide an expert report on behalf of their client. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Casebook Orthopaedics Negligence Casebook Scotland
Casebook 29/08/2017 Nasogastric tube errors Preview Article Nasogastric tube errors Time to read article: 10 mins () ★ Close Preview Nasogastric tubes are widely used in the world’s hospitals, yet in spite of fierce campaigning to expose the dangers, patients are still dying from the complications of wrongful insertion. Sara Williams and MPS medicolegal adviser Dr Gordon McDavid explore how to avoid these risks. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing clinical risk Equipment Casebook Negligence Competence
Factsheet 17/06/2016 Safe prescribing - Scotland Preview Article Safe prescribing - Scotland Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Medication errors account for approximately 20% of all clinical negligence claims against doctors in both primary and secondary care. The costs associated with adverse events and inappropriate prescribing has been estimated at more than £750 million per year. This factsheet gives advice about avoiding prescribing errors. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing clinical risk Negligence Generic Medicine Prescribing Consent Scotland
Articles and features 30/03/2016 Dealing with adverse incidents Preview Article Dealing with adverse incidents Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview One of the greatest challenges a doctor will face during their career is in ensuring they respond well when things go wrong. Even the most experienced doctors make mistakes but it can be particularly difficult to deal with when you are one of the more junior members of the team. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine New Doctor Negligence
Case report 07/12/2015 Oh by the way, doctor Preview Article Oh by the way, doctor Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Mrs R was a receptionist in a local estate agent’s office. One evening, she noticed that her 11-year-old son, Y, was limping as he walked towards her in the kitchen. Y was overweight and had been grumbling to his mother about his left knee hurting intermittently for the previous month. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Negligence
Factsheet 05/11/2015 Clinical negligence claims – what to expect - England Preview Article Clinical negligence claims – what to expect - England Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview A clinical negligence claim is a demand for financial compensation for alleged harm caused by substandard clinical care. Common reasons for claims include failure or delay in diagnosis, or incorrect treatment. In fact, many claims arise out of poor communication. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing clinical risk Generic Medicine Negligence England
Factsheet 06/05/2015 Needlestick injuries - Scotland Preview Article Needlestick injuries - Scotland Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Needlestick injuries can be classified as any piercing wound caused by a hypodermic needle, or by other sharp instruments or objects such as scalpels, mounted needles, broken glassware, etc. This factsheet sets out the main concerns for healthcare professionals and what to do when needlestick injuries happen. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing clinical risk Professionalism Record keeping Scotland Generic Medicine Negligence
Case report 05/05/2015 Too much oxygen Preview Article Too much oxygen Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview A baby was born by caesarean section at 27 weeks gestation with a birth weight of 980grams. The baby was intubated, ventilated and endotracheal surfactant was administered. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Negligence Managing clinical risk Claims Paediatrics
Case report 05/05/2015 A problem with polyps Preview Article A problem with polyps Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Mr S was a 35-year-old taxi driver who was visiting his extended family abroad. While he was there he decided to have a routine health check in a private clinic. He told the doctor in the health clinic that he had noticed some rectal bleeding over the previous four months. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... GP locum Claims Managing clinical risk Negligence General practice Gastroenterology
Factsheet 30/04/2015 Clinical negligence claims – What to expect - Northern Ireland Preview Article Clinical negligence claims – What to expect - Northern Ireland Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview A clinical negligence claim is a demand for financial compensation for alleged harm caused by substandard clinical care. Common reasons for claims include failure or delay in diagnosis, or incorrect treatment. In fact, many claims arise out of poor communication. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Negligence Generic Medicine Managing financial risk Northern Ireland Claims
Factsheet 22/01/2015 Safe prescribing - Northern Ireland Preview Article Safe prescribing - Northern Ireland Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Medication errors account for approximately 20% of all clinical negligence claims against doctors in both primary and secondary care. The costs associated with adverse events and inappropriate prescribing have been estimated at more than £750 million per year. This factsheet gives advice about avoiding prescribing errors. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing clinical risk Claims Data Protection Negligence Consent Generic Medicine
Factsheet 05/01/2015 Clinical negligence claims – What to expect - Scotland Preview Article Clinical negligence claims – What to expect - Scotland Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview A clinical negligence claim is a demand for financial compensation for alleged harm caused by substandard clinical care. Common reasons for claims include failure or delay in diagnosis, or incorrect treatment. In fact, many claims arise out of poor communication. This factsheet outlines the main stages in the legal process of a claim and what it means for you. If you receive a complaint, and this is not being dealt with by your NHS or other employer, you should contact MPS immediately. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Negligence Scotland Managing clinical risk Generic Medicine
Case report 15/05/2014 Headaches and hypertension Preview Article Headaches and hypertension Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Mr J was 43 and unemployed. He developed headaches and complained that sunshine hurt his eyes and he was bothered by noise. He made an appointment with his GP, Dr A, explaining that he had tried over-the-counter painkillers but that they did not help when he had one of his pounding headaches. Dr A documented Mr J had presented with headaches with some features of migraine and prescribed some tramadol... Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Negligence Managing clinical risk Diagnosis Neurology & Neurosurgery GP locum Successful Defence
Factsheet 01/05/2014 Raising concerns and whistleblowing - Scotland Preview Article Raising concerns and whistleblowing - Scotland Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview One of the most difficult situations faced by any clinician is when you are concerned that a colleague’s behaviour, health or professional performance may be placing patients at risk. This factsheet outlines your duty to raise concerns when patients may be at risk of harm. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Practice management Ethics Negligence Managing clinical risk Professionalism Scotland
Factsheet 01/04/2014 Raising concerns and whistleblowing - Wales Preview Article Raising concerns and whistleblowing - Wales Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview One of the most difficult situations faced by any clinician is when you are concerned that a colleague’s behaviour, health or professional performance may be placing patients at risk. This factsheet outlines your duty to raise concerns when patients may be at risk of harm. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Competence Ethics Wales Managing clinical risk Negligence System Errors