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Press release 08/10/2025

Framework launched to support safer use of AI in healthcare

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Framework launched to support safer use of AI in healthcare

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A new framework, aimed to help healthcare professionals integrate AI safely and responsibly into practice, has been launched by Medical Protection.

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Press release 16/09/2025

32 organisations unite in plea to government to keep 'health' route i...

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32 organisations unite in plea to government to keep 'health' route in GMC probes

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32 organisations representing many thousands of doctors across the UK, have united in calling on the Government to retain the General Medical Council’s (GMC) ability to investigate the fitness to practise of doctors with existing health concerns, under a distinct 'health' route.

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Press release 15/04/2025

Government measures to tackle abuse against healthcare workers welcomed

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Government measures to tackle abuse against healthcare workers welcomed

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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

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Articles and features 07/03/2025

Accelerating action for women in healthcare

Accelerating action for women in healthcare

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International Women’s Day is about celebrating the success of women as well as recognising the progress is still needed to achieve gender equality. Here at MPS we understand that means deeds not words are required if we are going to continue accelerating action.

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Articles and features 21/01/2025

Confidentiality - an essential guide

Confidentiality - an essential guide

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Confidentiality is central to the trust between healthcare professionals and patients; without it, patients may be reluctant to divulge personal information, and this could impact their care and treatment. It is often referred to as doctor-patient confidentiality.

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Press release 07/11/2024

Medical Protection calls for focus on accountability, wellbeing and w...

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Medical Protection calls for focus on accountability, wellbeing and workforce as part of Change NHS

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Reforming the way doctors are held to account combined with steps to improve the provision of wellbeing services and career development opportunities for healthcare professionals should play a key role in the future direction of the healthcare system in England

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Press release 06/11/2024

NHS Trusts urged to improve disciplinary processes as doctors report...

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NHS Trusts urged to improve disciplinary processes as doctors report ‘devastating’ impact on mental health

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NHS Trusts across England have been urged to ensure doctors are treated fairly and compassionately during disciplinary proceedings, as a new report reveals guidelines are often not adhered to.

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Press release 13/05/2024

Medical Protection calls for accountability, wellbeing and workforce...

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Medical Protection calls for accountability, wellbeing and workforce to be key focus for next UK Government

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Medical Protection has released its Priorities for the Next Government report, calling on the next UK Government to prioritise critical issues currently impacting healthcare professionals and patients.

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Press release 16/04/2024

MPS Foundation funds vital research into health and wellbeing of priv...

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MPS Foundation funds vital research into health and wellbeing of private clinicians

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The MPS Foundation – a global not-for-profit research initiative that invests in research into patient safety and the wellbeing of healthcare professionals and teams – is funding research that will identify and manage work-related risks to mental health and wellbeing specifically for clinicians working in private practice.

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Press release 15/04/2024

MPS: Move to halt new NHS Practitioner Health registrations for secon...

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MPS: Move to halt new NHS Practitioner Health registrations for secondary care staff ‘extremely concerning’

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MPS has issued a response to the statement from NHS Practitioner Health that all new registrations for secondary care staff are to be halted following discussions with NHS England.

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Press release 12/03/2024

Medical Protection Society Council appoints Graham Stokes as next Chair

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Medical Protection Society Council appoints Graham Stokes as next Chair

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Medical Protection Society (MPS) – the world’s leading protection organisation for doctors, dentists and healthcare professionals – has announced the appointment of Graham Stokes as its next Chair of Council.

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Press release 15/12/2023

Karen Miller appointed as next Medical Protection Society CEO

Karen Miller appointed as next Medical Protection Society CEO

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Medical Protection Society (MPS) – the world’s leading medical defence organisation which protects and supports the professional interests of more than 300,000 healthcare professionals - has announced the appointment of Karen Miller as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

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Press release 14/12/2023

Medical Protection: PA/AA legislation is blueprint for reform of othe...

Medical Protection: PA/AA legislation is blueprint for reform of other health professions, so we must get this right

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Dr Rob Hendry, Medical Director at Medical Protection, comments on the legislation set out to bring PAs and AAs into regulation.

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Articles and features 24/08/2023

Paediatric mental health and primary care – a problem shared?

Paediatric mental health and primary care – a problem shared?

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Waiting times for paediatric mental health services are longer than ever. Dr Emma Davies, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at the potential impact on primary care.

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Articles and features 15/08/2023

Medicolegal matters in healthcare practice

Medicolegal matters in healthcare practice

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In late 2022 Medical Protection celebrated 15 years of its flagship Ethics For All conference in South Africa. During this year’s webinar for healthcare professionals, Dr Blesset Nkambule and Dr Zarina Sonday, Medicolegal Consultants at Medical Protection, took delegates through a series of frequently asked questions they come across while assisting Medical Protection members.

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Articles and features 15/08/2023

What’s the difference between claims-made and occurrence-based indemn...

What’s the difference between claims-made and occurrence-based indemnity?

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As a doctor or healthcare professional, your career deserves the best protection against claims of clinical negligence. There are two main types of professional indemnity and the differences can take time to understand. This article helps explain the difference between occurrence-based and claims-made protection.

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