Members come to us for guidance in many different situations and our team of medicolegal specialists are always ready to advise, support, and provide assistance when its needed.
NHS indemnity may cover you financially, but who’s there to defend your reputation and career? Having independent legal representation by your side can often make all the difference.
Membership with Medical Protection provides you with the right to request assistance for cases arising in a range of different situations and our experts are always there, in your corner, for whatever challenges you may face throughout your career.
When a patient died during a procedure, the member was asked to provide a statement to the coroner. We helped them write a statement, and supported and prepared them for the inquest process.
A consultant working in A&E received an allegation of sexual assault following a patient examination. We assisted the member throughout the full investigation.
When this experienced consultant faced formal disciplinary action we never stopped fighting his case in pursuit of clarity and a successful resolution for all parties.
Pressures of the job saw this consultant turn to alcohol as a coping mechanism. Fearful of the affect on their career and reputation, they reached out to us for help with the GMC investigation
These real-life case studies feature a range of common medicolegal challenges experienced by NHS consultants like yourself, such as consent, Good Samaritan acts, and hearings, and have been chosen to give you clear learning points to help you avoid similar situations and reduce your risk.
When Dr Brushford, an NHS consultant psychiatrist from Birmingham**, was asked to provide a formal report to the Coroner, the Trust wouldn’t support him, so Medical Protection stepped in to help.
An NHS Trust were unable to protect the interests of a consultant following the findings of an inquest, so Medical Protection stepped in.
When the police request a statement from retired consultant Dr Gibbons and his registrar daughter Dr Brinkley, Medical Protection steps in to assist.
This case report is an example of how Medical Protection supported a member throughout a GMC investigation relating to personal conduct.
A GMC complaint prompts a Medical Protection member to seek guidance from their MDO.
When consultant physician Dr Benson is investigated by the police and GMC, his NHS Trust cannot assist so Medical Protection steps in.
A consultant with a flawless record is threatened with an GMC investigation, despite support from her MDO and her Trust.
We help Dr Georgia Salisbury, a consultant renal physician, put together a statement when a patient’s care is questioned.
An example of how Medical Protection supported a consultant member during a disciplinary investigation.
The following case study is an example of how we can offer our expertise, knowledge, and discretionary protection in unusual cases.
After reflecting on the care they had provided in an emergency, three consultants contacted Medical Protection for advice. Medical Protection explains how each consultant’s urgent response and actions stood up against GMC and professional scrutiny.
Medical Protection provides support to consultant orthopaedic surgeon Mr Ben Wozniak when he is criticised on social media before an inquest.
This case study is an example of the role Medical Protection can play in helping NHS consultants who are called upon as part of an inquest.
The following case study is an example of the role Medical Protection plays in assisting NHS consultants during formal investigations.
We provide advice to Dr Bryony Shah, an NHS consultant in emergency medicine, when she raises concerns over hospital bed shortages.
*Cost shown is the annual membership price for a UK Medical Consultant working exclusively in the NHS. Subject to protection requirements and underwriting approval. Sources: † GMC Fitness to practise report, January 2023. †† MPS January 2023 The likelihood of a medical non-claims member experiencing an inquest. ††† MPS January 2023 The likelihood of a consultant non-claims member experiencing a complaint. **Names and locations have been changed to protect member confidentiality.