Press release 23/05/2025 Medical Protection sets out advice on GPs Top 10 AI concerns Preview Article Medical Protection sets out advice on GPs Top 10 AI concerns Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview A review of the range of queries Medical Protection has received from GPs in relation to AI use in the last 12 months, has revealed 10 clear themes. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 21/05/2025 Common medicolegal dilemmas healthcare professionals are facing with... Preview Article Common medicolegal dilemmas healthcare professionals are facing with the use of AI Time to read article: 9 mins Close Preview Dr Ben White, Deputy Medical Director, addresses some key questions around the use of AI in medical practice. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... AI
Press release 24/04/2025 Medical Protection comments on HSSIB report into healthcare worker fa... Preview Article Medical Protection comments on HSSIB report into healthcare worker fatigue Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Medical Protection comments on the HSSIB report into fatigue among healthcare workers and the potential impact on patient care. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 15/04/2025 Government measures to tackle abuse against healthcare workers welcomed Preview Article Government measures to tackle abuse against healthcare workers welcomed Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview 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 Read more Article contains Text
Learning from cases 13/06/2025 Learning from cases: Anaesthesia Preview Article Learning from cases: Anaesthesia Time to read article: 10 mins Close Preview This guide focuses on anaesthesia-related medicolegal cases. It looks at claims and causes, including COVID-19's impact, common themes, and risk management for UK-based anaesthetists. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Anaesthetics
Learning from cases 04/06/2025 Learning from cases: Gastroenterology Preview Article Learning from cases: Gastroenterology Time to read article: 8 mins Close Preview This guide looks at complex endoscopic procedures, risks of delayed diagnosis, and medicolegal issues. It provides insights on claims and complications, and focuses on risk management for gastroenterologists. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Gastroenterology
Learning from cases 22/05/2025 Learning from cases: Ophthalmology Preview Article Learning from cases: Ophthalmology Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview This guide highlights some common ophthalmology medicolegal cases, particularly in laser vision and cataract surgeries, often involving consent and outcome issues. It also focuses on improving communication and documentation to help develop risk management. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Ophthalmology
Learning from cases 14/05/2025 Laser vision surgery case study Preview Article Laser vision surgery case study Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview A 30-year-old with myopia went to an optician to discuss laser vision surgery. She was seen by an optometrist, examined and advised treatment with LASIK. Her surgery was arranged for four weeks’ time. Read more Article contains Text