Press release 12/02/2021 4 in 5 GPs fear reprisal over delayed referrals Preview Article 4 in 5 GPs fear reprisal over delayed referrals Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Nearly 4 in 5 GPs in the UK (77%) are concerned about facing investigation if patients come to harm as a result of delayed referrals or non Covid-19 services being unavailable or limited, according to a survey by Medical Protection. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 16/01/2021 UK healthcare leaders unite in call to protect doctors as pressure on... Preview Article UK healthcare leaders unite in call to protect doctors as pressure on health service grows Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview UK healthcare leaders unite in call to protect doctors as pressure on health service grows Read more Article contains Text
News and updates 08/01/2021 A New Year’s message from the MPS President and the Chair of MPS Council Preview Article A New Year’s message from the MPS President and the Chair of MPS Council Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview As we enter a new year, we are cognisant that the ongoing and unrelenting challenge of COVID-19 remains at the forefront for most, if not all members. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 16/12/2020 4 in 5 doctors concerned some patients will get left behind if telem... Preview Article 4 in 5 doctors concerned some patients will get left behind if telemedicine increases post Covid-19 Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview 4 in 5 doctors concerned some patients will get left behind if telemedicine increases post Covid-19. Read more Article contains Text
19/03/2020 Coronavirus questions and answers Preview Article Coronavirus questions and answers Close Preview These coronavirus Q&As are reflective of the advice we are sharing with members around the world. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 07/09/2021 Vaccinations: what are the medicolegal risks? Preview Article Vaccinations: what are the medicolegal risks? Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at two recent cases linked to the COVID-19 vaccination programme, where members have called on Medical Protection for advice. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... COVID-19 Coronavirus vaccinations
Articles and features 07/09/2021 2020: The year I became a GP…and a pandemic hit Preview Article 2020: The year I became a GP…and a pandemic hit Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Dr Veronika Rasic looks back at a turbulent year to be a newly-qualified GP Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... COVID-19 Locum out-of-hours GP Coronavirus newly qualified OOH GP
Articles and features 25/02/2021 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 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 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... Communication