Articles and features 30/08/2017 Consent and young people Preview Article Consent and young people Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Dr Hajra Siraj, GP registrar in London, shares a tricky case around assessing the competence of young people. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Confidentiality Issues & conflict management New Doctor Use Guidelines Consent Managing clinical risk
Articles and features 29/08/2017 Update - Revalidation round-up Preview Article Update - Revalidation round-up Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview The GMC has begun revalidating all doctors – here’s what you need to know Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing clinical risk New Doctor Competence Issues & conflict management Patients
Articles and features 03/07/2017 A choice in protection for Medical Protection members Preview Article A choice in protection for Medical Protection members Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview MPS is the world’s leading protection organisation for doctors, dentists and healthcare professionals. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... New Doctor
Articles and features 15/03/2017 Dealing with complaints Preview Article Dealing with complaints Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Kirsty Plowman considers how complaints can affect you and offers tips for tackling any you may receive Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... New Doctor ENT
Articles and features 13/12/2016 How do I reflect effectively? Preview Article How do I reflect effectively? Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Dr Mark Dinwoodie, Director of Education at Medical Protection, discusses the importance of reflection and Dr Ayaz Khalid, a foundation doctor, shares his top tips for reflective practice Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... New Doctor Professionalism
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
Articles and features 14/04/2015 From ward to world: Dr Andrew Murray Preview Article From ward to world: Dr Andrew Murray Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview The Namibia desert between Luderwitz and Walvis Bay has the highest sand dunes and the lowest average precipitation in the world. There are no permanent inhabitants – it’s simply too hot. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism Generic Medicine Competence New Doctor
Articles and features 14/04/2015 Ask MPS Preview Article Ask MPS Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Miss Francesca Th’ng and Mr Marios Patronis share the case of Mrs A, who sadly died following the insertion of a chest drain after surgery Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... New Doctor Decision Making Managing clinical risk
Articles and features 14/04/2015 A day in the life of a medical student in theatre Preview Article A day in the life of a medical student in theatre Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dr Caroline Whymark describes her first day in theatre. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... New Doctor Medicine student Career planning General Surgery Competence
Articles and features 14/04/2015 Is simulation training evolution or revolution? Preview Article Is simulation training evolution or revolution? Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview James Tomlinson, a simulation fellow in surgery, argues that we need to look outside the medical world to enhance our understanding and utilisation of simulation training Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing clinical risk New Doctor Treatment Planning General Surgery
Articles and features 01/04/2015 Surviving on calls Preview Article Surviving on calls Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Top ten tips to survive those dreaded on calls Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism Managing clinical risk Competence Generic Medicine New Doctor Communication
Articles and features 01/04/2015 Five of the best... Doctors in fiction Preview Article Five of the best... Doctors in fiction Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview By John Mullan, head of English at UCL and Guardian columnist. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism Generic Medicine Career planning New Doctor
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 Generic Medicine Successful Defence Compliance New Doctor Issues & conflict management
Articles and features 14/09/2014 Coping with alcoholism as a doctor Preview Article Coping with alcoholism as a doctor Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Learning how to manage stress is a huge part of being a good doctor. Consultant anaesthetist Dr Rachel Black opens up about her struggles with alcohol and how she overcame them Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Issues & conflict management New Doctor Generic Medicine Professionalism
Articles and features 14/09/2014 Working in O&G in South Africa Preview Article Working in O&G in South Africa Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Dr Dorcas (Dee) Obeng shares her observations working in a hospital outside Johannesburg Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... New Doctor Training & cpd Professionalism Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Articles and features 02/04/2014 Day in the life of an F1 in gastroenterology Preview Article Day in the life of an F1 in gastroenterology Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Dr Gemma Lysycia charts a busy day in a gastro ward Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... New Doctor Gastroenterology Competence Professionalism
Articles and features 02/04/2014 Top five medicolegal hazards for junior doctors Preview Article Top five medicolegal hazards for junior doctors Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Good doctors apply clinical knowledge in a way that is legally and ethically correct – but all doctors can slip up. Here are survival tips for the top five medicolegal risks for junior doctors, writes Charlotte Hudson Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Probity Consent Record keeping Confidentiality Prescribing Managing clinical risk
Articles and features 04/02/2014 Surviving a night shift Preview Article Surviving a night shift Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Learning how to manage a night shift will protect you and your patients, says Sara Dawson Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... New Doctor Professionalism Managing clinical risk
Articles and features 20/09/2013 Working as a paediatric registrar Preview Article Working as a paediatric registrar Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Dr Richard Fulton, ST8 specialty trainee in paediatrics, shares an insight into this ‘marmite’ specialty Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... New Doctor
Articles and features 01/09/2013 MPS dilemma – Is it ok to physically restrain a patient? Preview Article MPS dilemma – Is it ok to physically restrain a patient? Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Dr Sarah Clarke contacted MPS when she encountered issues when an elderly patient tried to leave. She tells her story. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism Managing clinical risk Issues & conflict management Patients Communication New Doctor
Articles and features 15/02/2013 Ask MPS Preview Article Ask MPS Time to read article: 6 mins Close Preview While working in psychiatry Dr Sarah Clarke sought MPS advice about mental capacity issues in relation to her patient Mrs H. Here’s her story Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... New Doctor
Articles and features 04/02/2013 Hot topic: Consent for audio or visual recordings Preview Article Hot topic: Consent for audio or visual recordings Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Consent for taking photographs and making recordings is vital, explains MPS medicolegal adviser Dr Pallavi Bradshaw. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... New Doctor Wales Scotland CQC compliance England Northern Ireland
Articles and features 04/02/2013 Top five medical apps for foundation doctors Preview Article Top five medical apps for foundation doctors Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Dr Josephine Neale, an F2 from Warwickshire, has done the app work so you do not have to. Here are her top five apps for new doctors Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... New Doctor Communication Managing clinical risk Issues & conflict management
Articles and features 16/01/2013 Dilemma: DNAR orders Preview Article Dilemma: DNAR orders Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Dr Jonny Morris describes a tricky scenario of a patient with a do not attempt resuscitation (DNAR) order. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... End of Life Care New Doctor Managing clinical risk Casebook Decision Making