Press release 22/05/2020 Covid-19: Public support for doctors’ legal protection “overwhelming” Preview Article Covid-19: Public support for doctors’ legal protection “overwhelming” Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview A YouGov survey of over 2000 GB adults, commissioned by MPS, demonstrates an overwhelming show of public support for doctors’ protection during this COVID-19 pandemic. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 14/04/2020 Emergency law needed to protect doctors at risk of legal challenge wh... Preview Article Emergency law needed to protect doctors at risk of legal challenge when treating COVID-19 patients Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Medical Protection has urged the UK Government to introduce emergency laws, similar to those being passed in New York state, so doctors know they are legally protected when making momentous decisions in very challenging circumstances that are in the best interest of their patients. Read more Article contains Text
News and updates 25/03/2020 A message from the MPS President and the Chair of MPS Council Preview Article A message from the MPS President and the Chair of MPS Council Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview We are writing to you as colleagues and fellow MPS members to thank you for the work you are doing now and in the months ahead to tackle COVID-19, and also to tell you about the actions MPS is taking to support you during this time. Read more Article contains Text
News and updates 24/03/2020 Protecting members’ financial position Preview Article Protecting members’ financial position Close Preview We are keen to support members with private practice who have seen a significant drop in their work and a dramatic fall in income. We are currently investigating ways to provide increased flexibility to make subscriptions more affordable for members during this challenging time. Once we have agreed the details, we will actively communicate and share our plans directly with members. Read more Article contains Text
News and updates 18/03/2020 Information for retired doctors Preview Article Information for retired doctors Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Information for non-practising or retired doctors in the UK who wish to return to work on the Covid-19 response Read more Article contains Text
Press release 18/03/2020 Automatic and free of charge support for retired doctors who join NHS... Preview Article Automatic and free of charge support for retired doctors who join NHS effort to tackle Covid-19 Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview The Government’s Coronavirus Bill published today sets out steps to increase the available healthcare workforce, including enabling the regulator to emergency register suitable people such as recently retired doctors. Read more
Press release 12/03/2020 Medical Protection welcomes guidance for doctors on COVID-19 Preview Article Medical Protection welcomes guidance for doctors on COVID-19 Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Medical Protection welcomes today’s letter by the General Medical Council (GMC), four health departments of the UK and the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, addressed to doctors working to combat the spread of COVID-19. Read more
Press release 06/03/2020 Medical Protection celebrates first women in healthcare Preview Article Medical Protection celebrates first women in healthcare Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview International Women’s Day – celebrated 8 March every year- aims to, among other causes, honour the achievements of women throughout history and across the globe. Medical Protection is proud to support women in healthcare and has today unveiled information about its first women members. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 03/03/2020 NICE advice for subarachnoid haemorrhage updated following input from... Preview Article NICE advice for subarachnoid haemorrhage updated following input from MPS Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview The Medical Protection Society (MPS) has helped refine the NICE Clinical Knowledge Summaries (CKS) advice for headache and subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH), to enable healthcare professionals to diagnose SAH earlier. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 04/02/2020 MPS comments on Paterson Inquiry Preview Article MPS comments on Paterson Inquiry Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Dr Rob Hendry, Medical Director, comments on the Paterson Inquiry Read more Article contains Text
News and updates 04/02/2020 Brexit update Preview Article Brexit update Close Preview Statemente from Medical Protection regarding our preparedness for Brexit. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 04/02/2020 MPS calls for National Coroner Service to avoid ‘postcode lottery’ Preview Article MPS calls for National Coroner Service to avoid ‘postcode lottery’ Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview MPS calls for National Coroner Service to avoid ‘postcode lottery’ Read more Article contains Text
Press release 19/12/2019 MPS welcomes Queen’s Speech commitment to patient safety Preview Article MPS welcomes Queen’s Speech commitment to patient safety Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview MPS welcomes Queen’s Speech commitment to patient safety Read more Article contains Text
Press release 19/12/2019 Doctor acquitted by the Court of Appeal Preview Article Doctor acquitted by the Court of Appeal Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Dr Rob Hendry, Medical Director of Medical Protection, shares his comments following a doctor being acquitted by the Court of Appeal. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 18/12/2019 Comments on the GMC annual workforce report Preview Article Comments on the GMC annual workforce report Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview The GMC’s annual workforce report has found that high numbers of GPs are at risk of burnout, and 18% are considering leaving medicine entirely within the next year. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 15/11/2019 Medical Protection response to GMC’s recommendations to support wellb... Preview Article Medical Protection response to GMC’s recommendations to support wellbeing Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Dr Rob Hendry, Head of Medical Services at Medical Protection responds to the GMC’s recommendations to support wellbeing. Read the statement here. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 01/11/2019 72% of UK doctors facing ‘Superdoctor Syndrome’ Preview Article 72% of UK doctors facing ‘Superdoctor Syndrome’ Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Nearly three quarters of doctors surveyed in the UK say they will always come into work, even when they are too unwell, fatigued or stressed to be productive according to a leading medical protection organisation. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... burnout
Press release 28/10/2019 Senior clinicians appointed to lead Medical Protection Society Preview Article Senior clinicians appointed to lead Medical Protection Society Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Two leading clinicians, Dr Suzy Lishman CBE and Dr David Roytowski, have joined MPS Council, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience from across healthcare. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Council
Press release 29/09/2019 Urgent action needed to tackle burnout endemic in healthcare Preview Article Urgent action needed to tackle burnout endemic in healthcare Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview In its response to the Professional Standards Authority’s (PSA) annual review of the regulator, MPS says more urgent action is needed, through a “simple and swift legislative measure”. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 17/09/2019 MPS “deeply concerned” at GMC’s continued right of appeal Preview Article MPS “deeply concerned” at GMC’s continued right of appeal Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview In its response to the Professional Standards Authority’s (PSA) annual review of the regulator, MPS says more urgent action is needed, through a “simple and swift legislative measure”. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 09/08/2019 Medical Protection calls for the creation of a national coroner servi... Preview Article Medical Protection calls for the creation of a national coroner service in England and Wales Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Medical Protection has called on the new Lord Chancellor to prioritise the creation of a national coroner service in England and Wales. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 06/08/2019 Nine out of ten trainee doctors said they do not have someone at work... Preview Article Nine out of ten trainee doctors said they do not have someone at work solely responsible for staff wellbeing Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview A Medical Protection survey of doctors has highlighted concerns about staff wellbeing, with junior doctors feeling the least prioritised by their line managers/partners. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Stress
Press release 31/07/2019 Primary care staff urged to review indemnity when it comes to travel... Preview Article Primary care staff urged to review indemnity when it comes to travel vaccinations Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview From 1 August 2019, the Clinical Negligence Scheme for General Practice (CNSGP), which is administered by NHS Resolution, will not be providing indemnity for private or non-NHS travel vaccinations and immunisations that patients have to pay for. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 22/07/2019 Advice to doctors following a Brexit 'no deal'. Preview Article Advice to doctors following a Brexit 'no deal'. Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview In preparation for Brexit, Medical Protection advises doctors on steps to take should the supply of treatments or devices be limited or delayed Read more Article contains Text