Press release 24/04/2025 Medical Protection comments on HSSIB report into healthcare worker fa... Preview Article Medical Protection comments on HSSIB report into healthcare worker fatigue Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Medical Protection comments on the HSSIB report into fatigue among healthcare workers and the potential impact on patient care. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 15/04/2025 Government measures to tackle abuse against healthcare workers welcomed Preview Article Government measures to tackle abuse against healthcare workers welcomed Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview The Health Secretary has announced steps to help protect NHS staff from abuse. These include new measures to encourage staff to report incidents to help ensure information is collected at national level. Commenting, Professor Dame Jane Dacre, Medical Protection President Read more Article contains Text
Press release 07/04/2025 Doctors feel they have no choice but to work despite mental wellbeing... Preview Article Doctors feel they have no choice but to work despite mental wellbeing concerns Time to read article: 7 mins Close Preview Nearly three quarters (73%) of doctors in the UK say they have continued to work despite not feeling mentally well enough to do so. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 29/01/2025 Medical Protection supports Government’s proposal to regulate NHS man... Preview Article Medical Protection supports Government’s proposal to regulate NHS managers Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Introducing a mandatory register of NHS managers could significantly improve management practices and help address issues raised in recent scandals, according to Medical Protection. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... NHS
Learning from cases 14/05/2025 Laser vision surgery case study Preview Article Laser vision surgery case study Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview A 30-year-old with myopia went to an optician to discuss laser vision surgery. She was seen by an optometrist, examined and advised treatment with LASIK. Her surgery was arranged for four weeks’ time. Read more Article contains Text
Learning from cases 14/05/2025 Learning from cases: Ophthalmology Preview Article Learning from cases: Ophthalmology Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview This guide highlights some common ophthalmology medicolegal cases, particularly in laser vision and cataract surgeries, often involving consent and outcome issues. It also focuses on improving communication and documentation to help develop risk management. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Ophthalmology
Case report 13/05/2025 Problems arise from spinal anaesthesia Preview Article Problems arise from spinal anaesthesia Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview A 48-year-old man underwent abdominoplasty and liposuction. At the pre-operative visit, the consultant anaesthetist proposed general anaesthesia along with a spinal anaesthetic for the purpose of post-operative pain relief. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Claims Anaesthetics Complaints Obstetrics & Gynaecology Competence
Learning from cases 13/05/2025 Learning from cases: Anaesthesia Preview Article Learning from cases: Anaesthesia Time to read article: 10 mins Close Preview This guide focuses on anaesthesia-related medicolegal cases. It looks at claims and causes, including COVID-19's impact, common themes, and risk management for UK-based anaesthetists. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Anaesthetics