Eating disorders can be complex conditions for clinicians to manage. Dr Emma Davies, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at a case of anorexia that resulted in our member being called to an inquest.

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.

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.

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?

A suspected forged training certificate lands Dr U before a Medical Council hearing – find out how Medical Protection supported her throughout the case.

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.

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.

A criminal investigation has been dismissed against a Medical Protection member, in a recent case that also underlined the value of our discretionary indemnity.

Non-therapeutic circumcision of male children is carried out for religious or ritual reasons and is generally not available on the NHS.1 There is also a significant issue related to the appropriateness of the facilities in which the operation is carried out and a lack of formal training and certification in circumcision.

Experienced GP Dr N has her account of a cauda equina consultation challenged by the patient – how did Medical Protection help out in this case?

Repeated headaches in eight-year old Master J leads to a missed diagnosis and a claim against Dr P.

GP Dr K faces a claim after a misunderstanding over the intention of some blood tests.

Junior doctor Dr Z contacts Medical Protection for assistance when the Medical Council investigates her falsified notes.

Dr Sophie Haroon and Alison Clarke look at how surveillance of a claimant can be useful when defending against claims.