Should I sign my patient's 'fitness to participate' form?
GPs may be unsure about declaring patients fit to take part in physical events. Medical Protection provides advice on this common query.
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Supporting SAS Doctors: Why implementing the ‘SAS Six’ is key to deli...
Supporting SAS Doctors: Why implementing the ‘SAS Six’ is key to delivering the NHS 10-Year Plan
As we celebrate SAS Week, Dr Karen Ellison, a former SAS doctor and Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, examines how the SAS Six can help deliver the NHS 10-year plan’s commitment to investing in and supporting this vital group of doctors.
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32 organisations unite in plea to government to keep 'health' route in GMC probes
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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Governance and risk in private practice
Cosmetic procedures and managing expectations
Dr Sarah Townley, deputy medical director at Medical Protection discusses the common medicolegal risks with cosmetic medicine.
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Government measures to tackle abuse against healthcare workers welcomed
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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Medical records - an essential guide
Starting up in private practice
Starting up in private practice can feel quite daunting and there are several things that you will need to think about before you begin. This article provides a summary of the main points and links to valuable additional resources.
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Medical Protection supports Government’s proposal to regulate NHS managers
MPS welcomes insights on exclusion from duties during Trust disciplinaries
Presumed consent for organ donation: what’s changing where?
In a recent Medical Protection survey almost a third of doctors questioned were not comfortable discussing organ donation with a patient. With different laws across the UK and further changes imminent, this is maybe not surprising
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New duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace
On the 26 October 2024, the Government’s Worker Protection Act came into effect requiring employers to take a proactive approach to preventing sexual harassment in the workplace. In this article, Croner outlines the Act’s key requirements and the steps you can take to meet these new obligations.
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Consent - An essential guide
This guide helps equip medical practitioners build understanding of issues and manage risks around patient consent, and when to contact us for help.
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