Press release 23/09/2021 Committee inquiry into rising clinical negligence costs welcomed Preview Article Committee inquiry into rising clinical negligence costs welcomed Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Committee inquiry into rising clinical negligence costs welcomed Read more Article contains Text
Press release 10/08/2021 Zero-tolerance policy to abuse must be enforced across NHS, says Medi... Preview Article Zero-tolerance policy to abuse must be enforced across NHS, says Medical Protection. Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Zero-tolerance policy to abuse must be enforced across NHS, says Medical Protection. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 27/07/2021 MPS statement on the GMC national training survey 2021 Preview Article MPS statement on the GMC national training survey 2021 Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Rob Hendry, Medical Director at Medical Protection, comments on the GMC national training survey 2021, which has highlighted an increase in burnout among doctors in training. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 30/06/2021 75% of GP surgeries have suffered verbal abuse during vaccination pro... Preview Article 75% of GP surgeries have suffered verbal abuse during vaccination programme Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview 3 in 4 GPs and other practice staff involved with the Covid-19 vaccination programme say they have experienced verbal abuse from patients who have been unhappy about issues such as eligibility, prioritisation, and safety - according to a survey by Medical Protection. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 15/06/2021 Investigating doctors with health concerns under ‘lack of competence’... Preview Article Investigating doctors with health concerns under ‘lack of competence’ grounds could exacerbate health issues Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview If fitness to practise concerns which relate to a doctor’s health are investigated under ‘lack of competence’ grounds, it could carry unintended consequences for the doctor involved, according to Medical Protection. Read more Article contains Text
News and updates 04/06/2021 Four in five GPs fear reprisal over delayed referrals Preview Article Four in five GPs fear reprisal over delayed referrals Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... GP
Articles and features 24/09/2021 Meet Clara Munro, from The BMJ’s new Doctor Informed podcast Preview Article Meet Clara Munro, from The BMJ’s new Doctor Informed podcast Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Medical Protection speaks to Clara Munro, one of the creators and presenters of Doctor Informed, an upcoming podcast from The BMJ that aims to keep hospital doctors equipped with the skills to develop their daily practice. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Doctor Informed podcast The BMJ BMJ Clara Monroe
Articles and features 20/09/2021 COVID-19 vaccination: lacking capacity to consent Preview Article COVID-19 vaccination: lacking capacity to consent Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview As the vaccination programme against COVID-19 continues in the UK, the usual laws around patient consent still apply. But what if your patient lacks capacity to consent? Dr Jayne Molodynski, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, offers advice and guidance Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... COVID-19 Consent vaccinations Consent & capacity
Articles and features 08/09/2021 Managing employee conduct Preview Article Managing employee conduct Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview It is essential that your employees understand the expectations to maintain certain standards of behaviour, both in and out of the office. Here Croner, trusted HR experts, explore how you can manage employee conduct. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... conduct Professionalism Management
Articles and features 08/09/2021 Inquests – how can we help? Preview Article Inquests – how can we help? Time to read article: 9 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at how inquests work and why you need Medical Protection assistance. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Good Medical Practice Inquests General Medical Council Professionalism Prevention of Future Deaths report GMC
Case report 08/09/2021 Mastering great communication Preview Article Mastering great communication Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Ivy Grove Surgery in Derbyshire made the headlines in April with an extensive and honest open letter to their patients. But for the practice partners, it’s only one part of their wider strategy on communicating with patients. Gareth Gillespie, Editor of Practice Matters, spoke to the surgery about what drives their approach. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... GP practice Patient experience GP surgery Communication Patient expectations
Articles and features 07/09/2021 Vaccinations: what are the medicolegal risks? Preview Article Vaccinations: what are the medicolegal risks? Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at two recent cases linked to the COVID-19 vaccination programme, where members have called on Medical Protection for advice. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... vaccinations Coronavirus COVID-19
Articles and features 07/09/2021 2020: The year I became a GP…and a pandemic hit Preview Article 2020: The year I became a GP…and a pandemic hit Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Veronika Rasic looks back at a turbulent year to be a newly-qualified GP Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... OOH GP out-of-hours GP Coronavirus COVID-19 newly qualified Locum
Articles and features 07/09/2021 Considering patient satisfaction within telemedicine Preview Article Considering patient satisfaction within telemedicine Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview Remote consultations have been a key feature within healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic. Medical Protection assesses its progress so far and the medicolegal risks Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Handovers Privacy Record keeping Consultations Telemedicine Telehealth
Articles and features 07/09/2021 Who are the GMC? Preview Article Who are the GMC? Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks in detail at the work of the regulator, and how Medical Protection can assist in any cases brought before them. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... MPTS General Medical Council Professionalism Complaints Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service GMC
Webinar 20/04/2020 COVID-19 webinars and webinar recordings Preview Article COVID-19 webinars and webinar recordings () ★ Close Preview During the COVID-19 outbreak Medical Protection is hosting a series of COVID-19 webinars for members around the world. Find upcoming webinars as well as view all available webinar recordings. Read more Article contains Video
Webinar 06/04/2020 Webinar recording: Remote Consulting during the COVID-19 outbreak Preview Article Webinar recording: Remote Consulting during the COVID-19 outbreak Time to read article: 61 mins () ★ Close Preview In this session Dr Rob Hendry and Dr Pallavi Bradshaw discuss medicolegal aspects for doctors who are being asked to consult with patients remotely in light of the COVID-19 outbreak. Read more Article contains Video
Workshop Building resilience and avoiding burnout Preview Article Location: Various (Read more for further details) () ★ Close Preview Building resilience and avoiding burnout The demand placed on modern clinicians means the possibility of burnout is growing significantly, impacting both the quality of care and potential increase in risk to patients. This workshop will help you recognise the signs of burnout and give you the knowledge and confidence to manage the symptoms to recover as well as prevent reoccurrence. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Health & safety Issues & conflict management Stress Managing clinical risk General practice Professionalism
Masterclasses Risk management masterclass for obstetricians and gynaecologists Preview Article Date: 23/11/2019 9:00 -23/11/2019 17:00 (Read more for further details) Location: London (Read more for further details) Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview Risk management masterclass for obstetricians and gynaecologists Take decisive action to reduce to challenges to your practice, with our one-day Risk Management Masterclass. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Masterclasses Risk management masterclass for orthopaedic, spinal and neurosurgeons Preview Article Location: Various (Read more for further details) () ★ Close Preview Risk management masterclass for orthopaedic, spinal and neurosurgeons Enhance your expertise, reduce your risk Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Orthopaedics Neurology & Neurosurgery
Workshop Mastering difficult interactions with patients Preview Article Location: Various (Read more for further details) () ★ Close Preview Mastering difficult interactions with patients This workshop helps you identify and utilise a range of different skills in difficult clinical interactions with patients. These skills can help you and your patients reach a more favourable outcome and still preserve the integrity of the important doctor-patient relationship. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism