Thriving - not just surviving - as an IMG
What does 'safe space' mean for safety investigations in the NHS?
Dr Sean Weaver, Deputy Medical Director, and Cassandra Cameron, Head of Policy and Strategy, from the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch, look towards the 2023 introduction of ‘safe space’ in England – and what this means for patient safety
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Breaching confidentiality: can doctors report a crime?
Dr Emma Green, medicolegal consultant at Medical Protection, recalls a harrowing experience encountering a violent patient and considers the impact on confidentiality when reporting criminal behaviour or assault.
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Pension considerations for IMGs
Move to finally strip GMC of power to appeal tribunal decisions in 2023 welcomed
Assistance following allegation of sexual assault
A consultant faces an investigation following an allegation of sexual assault during a routine clinical examination. Dr Lucy Hanington, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, reports.
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Anorexia case leads to inquest
Dealing with negative online reviews
Whether a bolt out of the blue or a digital manifestation of a deteriorating doctor-patient relationship, negative online reviews are an increasingly common part of the healthcare landscape. So, what do you do when you encounter one? Claire O’Leary, Case Manager at Medical Protection, advises don’t panic – use it as a chance to improve your practice
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Medical expert reports must consider systems issues to help stop doctors being scapegoats for wider failings
Medical Protection launching a new campaign on expert witnesses
Medical Protection launches a campaign to widen the pool of available experts by encouraging more doctors to take up expert work, while also ensuring a more cohesive and centralised approach to the training and identifying of appropriate experts.
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Medical Protection launching a new campaign on expert witnesses
Medical Protection launches a campaign to widen the pool of available experts by encouraging more doctors to take up expert work, while also ensuring a more cohesive and centralised approach to the training and identifying of appropriate experts.
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Alleged failure to diagnose perforated uterus
Record keeping plays a major role in the development of this case, which sees GP Dr O receive a clinical negligence claim following the insertion of an IUCD.
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Knee replacement claim goes to trial
Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr W receives a claim following his performance of a total knee replacement. Medical Protection fights the case all the way to a trial.
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Smile, you’re on camera: surveillance used in a case
A delayed diagnosis of diabetes leads Mrs Y to make a claim against a team of GPs. How did Medical Protection’s use of surveillance help resolve this case?
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An allegation of dishonesty
A suspected forged training certificate lands Dr U before a Medical Council hearing – find out how Medical Protection supported her throughout the case.
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One size fits all? Conversations with patients on bariatrics
Conversations around a patient’s weight can be challenging if not handled correctly. Sinead Lay, Case Manager at Medical Protection, offers some advice and looks at why the issue is likely to become more commonplace in future.
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The importance of good record keeping
Julie Baylis, Case Manager at Medical Protection, looks at a recent High Court case and how it underlined the importance of good quality medical records.
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Video: Strong record keeping - strong defence
Ms Q experienced a surgical complication while under the care of Dr G. In this video, find out how Medical Protection supported Dr G when Ms Q pursued a claim and made a complaint to the Medical Council.
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