Articles and features 21/01/2021 Surviving Medical School: Fitness to practise panels Preview Article Surviving Medical School: Fitness to practise panels Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Hopefully it will never happen to you, but it’s good to know what to expect if you ever need to appear before a fitness to practise panel. Here we explain why they happen, how to prepare, and the possible consequences for your medical career. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... fitness to practise Complaints Professionalism GMC
Articles and features 21/01/2021 Surviving Medical School: Social media Preview Article Surviving Medical School: Social media Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview Essential advice 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 medical student and junior doctor. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Social media Professionalism Communicate
Articles and features 21/01/2021 Surviving Medical School: Communication between colleagues Preview Article Surviving Medical School: Communication between colleagues Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview 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. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communicate Professionalism
Articles and features 21/01/2021 Surviving Medical School: Taking care of yourself Preview Article Surviving Medical School: Taking care of yourself Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Tips on how to manage your physical and mental health at medical school and beyond. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... mental health Career planning Stress burnout
Articles and features 19/01/2021 Data breaches – are you covered? Preview Article Data breaches – are you covered? Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Data breaches are a common cause of claims but the indemnity issues surrounding them can be complex. Dr Dawn McGuire, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at a case and explains more. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Claims Data Protection
Articles and features 19/01/2021 COVID-19: a practical and ethical guide to the vaccination scheme Preview Article COVID-19: a practical and ethical guide to the vaccination scheme Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Ceylan Simsek, Case Management Assistant, and Dr Emma Davies, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, provide an overview of the COVID-19 vaccination scheme and the required indemnity arrangements Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 11/01/2021 Statutory forms under the Mental Health Act – what is changing? Preview Article Statutory forms under the Mental Health Act – what is changing? Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Gabrielle Pendlebury, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection and practising psychiatrist, looks at new guidance concerning the electronic communication of statutory forms under the Mental Health Act Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Psychiatry England
Articles and features 01/12/2020 Providing care to patients who are abroad Preview Article Providing care to patients who are abroad Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview It is not uncommon for patients to contact their GP while they are abroad. Here we consider the medicolegal issues involved in this scenario. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Listen Communicate Patients
Articles and features 19/11/2020 Shielding and travel-related quarantine Preview Article Shielding and travel-related quarantine Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview With rules on quarantine and shielding subject to change at short notice, it is vital that employers keep up to date with latest guidance. But how is this interpreted in employment law? HR experts Croner Consulting take a closer look. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Human resources
Articles and features 19/11/2020 Managing employees who are reluctant to return to work Preview Article Managing employees who are reluctant to return to work Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Returning to work after the COVID-19 lockdown eases may cause understandable anxiety for many healthcare practitioners. HR experts Croner Consulting provide guidance on managing this difficult transition. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Human resources
Articles and features 19/11/2020 Remote consultations – what are the benefits and risks? Preview Article Remote consultations – what are the benefits and risks? Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Emma Davies, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, provides advice on getting the full benefits from this new way of working. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communicate
Articles and features 19/11/2020 Storing images in medical records Preview Article Storing images in medical records Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview The receipt and storage of images of patients is currently a common source of queries from our members, largely due to the increased use of remote consultations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ayisha Hooper, Case Manager at Medical Protection, reviews the relevant guidance. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Consent Record keeping Confidentiality Data Protection
Articles and features 18/11/2020 Surviving the pandemic - how can employers support doctors during COV... Preview Article Surviving the pandemic - how can employers support doctors during COVID-19? Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Gabrielle Pendlebury looks at ways that organisations can support doctors' wellbeing, resilience and mental health throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting on measures that were put in place at the London Nightingale hospital. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... burnout
Articles and features 17/11/2020 Dealing with aggressive patients Preview Article Dealing with aggressive patients Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Clare Devlin, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, offers advice on handling an aggressive patient Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Patients Conflict management Communicate General practice
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... Claims General practice Investigations Record keeping Casebook
Case report 13/11/2020 Managing unwelcome attention from a patient Preview Article Managing unwelcome attention from a patient Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview A GP seeks advice on maintaining professional boundaries when a patient shows signs of emotional attachment. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice Conflict management Professionalism Patients Social media Communicate
Case report 13/11/2020 Partnership dispute leads to disciplinary investigation Preview Article Partnership dispute leads to disciplinary investigation Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview A GP faces suspension after her partner reports her for deficient clinical performance following a dispute. This case report looks at how MPS provided long-term support to the member, enabling her to return to practice. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Casebook General practice Complaints
Case report 13/11/2020 Delayed diagnosis of renal disease leads to claim Preview Article Delayed diagnosis of renal disease leads to claim Time to read article: 6 mins () ★ Close Preview Patient facing kidney transplant or lifelong dialysis makes a negligence claim against GPs and hospital following delayed referral to nephrology and failure to recognise her underlying renal condition. This case report looks at where clinicians went wrong, and explains how MPS managed to settle the case for a moderate sum that was substantially less than the original request. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Renal Medicine Casebook Diagnosis Claims General practice
Articles and features 30/10/2020 The new GMC guidance on consent: still a step beyond Montgomery Preview Article The new GMC guidance on consent: still a step beyond Montgomery Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Philip White, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at the potential impact of subtle changes of wording in the GMC’s new consent guidance Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Consent
Articles and features 13/10/2020 Flu vaccines: managing clinics in the COVID-19 era Preview Article Flu vaccines: managing clinics in the COVID-19 era Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview Brian Caldwell-White, Case Manager at Medical Protection, and Dr Emma Davies, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, look at the various considerations when controlling risk during this year’s flu vaccination programme Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice vaccines
Articles and features 08/10/2020 Locums in the time of COVID-19 Preview Article Locums in the time of COVID-19 Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Sophie Haroon, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the work of locums Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice
Articles and features 24/09/2020 Learning from cases: Gastroenterology Preview Article Learning from cases: Gastroenterology Time to read article: 11 mins () ★ Close Preview We’ve developed this collection of analysis, statistics and case studies from our extensive library to give you a view of the current claims landscape within gastroenterology. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Gastroenterology
Articles and features 22/09/2020 COVID-19: when parents refuse to comply with guidance Preview Article COVID-19: when parents refuse to comply with guidance Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Medical Protection has received a number of calls from members asking how they should respond to parents of children with COVID-19 symptoms who are openly refusing to comply with government guidance on testing and self-isolation. Dr Clare Devlin, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, provides detailed advice Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Confidentiality Communicate
Articles and features 18/09/2020 My patient is refusing to wear a mask – what should I do? Preview Article My patient is refusing to wear a mask – what should I do? Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at your obligations regarding treatment for patients who refuse to wear a face mask Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Patients Conflict management