Articles and features 24/09/2020 Learning from cases: Gastroenterology Preview Article Learning from cases: Gastroenterology Time to read article: 11 mins () ★ Close Preview We’ve developed this collection of analysis, statistics and case studies from our extensive library to give you a view of the current claims landscape within gastroenterology. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Gastroenterology
Articles and features 22/09/2020 COVID-19: when parents refuse to comply with guidance Preview Article COVID-19: when parents refuse to comply with guidance Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Medical Protection has received a number of calls from members asking how they should respond to parents of children with COVID-19 symptoms who are openly refusing to comply with government guidance on testing and self-isolation. Dr Clare Devlin, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, provides detailed advice Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communicate Confidentiality
Articles and features 18/09/2020 My patient is refusing to wear a mask – what should I do? Preview Article My patient is refusing to wear a mask – what should I do? Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at your obligations regarding treatment for patients who refuse to wear a face mask Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Conflict management Patients
Articles and features 16/09/2020 COVID-19: Delayed referrals and medicolegal disputes Preview Article COVID-19: Delayed referrals and medicolegal disputes Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr James Thorpe, Senior Medical Educator at Medical Protection, looks at why the UK Government should prioritise the clearing of referrals backlogs due to COVID-19 Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Complaints GMC Claims
Articles and features 09/07/2020 Can I provide antibody tests for my practice staff? Preview Article Can I provide antibody tests for my practice staff? Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Kate Cowan, case manager at Medical Protection, looks at some recent queries from GP practices on whether they can provide COVID-19 antibody tests to practice staff Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice
Articles and features 01/07/2020 When a patient wants to amend their medical records Preview Article When a patient wants to amend their medical records Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Jayne Molodynski, medicolegal consultant at Medical Protection, provides advice and guidance on whether a patient can request amends to their medical records Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record keeping
Articles and features 01/07/2020 Is all well with the Wells score? Preview Article Is all well with the Wells score? Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Philip White, medicolegal consultant at Medical Protection, looks at a common cause of claims – missed diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice Diagnosis
Articles and features 17/06/2020 The People: Diversity and Risk [Video recording] Preview Article The People: Diversity and Risk [Video recording] Time to read article: 10 mins () ★ Close Preview COVID-19 and its disproportionate impact on people from black and ethnic minority communities, looking at factors at play and actions to be taken to ensure that people are well protected in the future. Read more Article contains Video
Articles and features 17/06/2020 The People: Project Wingman - Creating First Class Lounges [Video rec... Preview Article The People: Project Wingman - Creating First Class Lounges [Video recording] Time to read article: 9 mins () ★ Close Preview An introduction to project Wingman and how this project has had an impact on the wellbeing and morale of staff in the NHS during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more Article contains Video
Press release 20/07/2020 MPS urges the government to allocate part of £3 billion to support do... Preview Article MPS urges the government to allocate part of £3 billion to support doctors’ mental wellbeing Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview MPS urges the government to allocate part of £3 billion to support doctors’ mental wellbeing Read more Article contains Text
Press release 22/06/2020 Plan mental wellbeing support now to avoid exodus of doctors after Co... Preview Article Plan mental wellbeing support now to avoid exodus of doctors after Covid-19 Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview The Government, NHS and private healthcare providers must plan now for the mental wellbeing support doctors will need following the Covid-19 pandemic, if we are to avoid huge swathes either leaving the profession or suffering in silence with psychological injuries, says Medical Protection. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 11/06/2020 Urgent action needed to clear referral backlog and avert tsunami of c... Preview Article Urgent action needed to clear referral backlog and avert tsunami of claims and investigations Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview The Government must commit adequate resource and support to clearing the backlog of referrals and delayed follow-ups in secondary care if we are to avoid a potential patient safety crisis and a tsunami of future claims or investigations, says Medical Protection. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 22/05/2020 Covid-19: Public support for doctors’ legal protection “overwhelming” Preview Article Covid-19: Public support for doctors’ legal protection “overwhelming” Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview A YouGov survey of over 2000 GB adults, commissioned by MPS, demonstrates an overwhelming show of public support for doctors’ protection during this COVID-19 pandemic. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 15/05/2020 MPS comment on coroner verifying deaths in person Preview Article MPS comment on coroner verifying deaths in person Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Rob Hendry, Medical Director at the Medical Protection Society, comments on the news that Essex Coroner’s Service has withdrawn its demand for GPs to verify deaths in person during the pandemic. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 30/04/2020 Doctors should not face investigation if they decide they cannot see... Preview Article Doctors should not face investigation if they decide they cannot see a patient due to poor PPE provision Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview MPS is calling for urgent reassurance from both the GMC and employers that doctors will not be subjected to regulatory or disciplinary action following a decision or outcome that is the result of poor PPE provision. Read more Article contains Text
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
Webinar Webinar – Interviews under caution Preview Article Date: 12/02/2020 18:30 -12/02/2020 19:30 (Read more for further details) Location: Online (Read more for further details) Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview Webinar – Interviews under caution This one-hour webinar will explore the process and factors involved when being interviewed under caution. Read more Article contains Video Tagged in... Communicate Consent Compliance legal
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... Issues & conflict management Health & safety General practice Professionalism Managing clinical risk Stress
Webinar Recorded webinar - Review of the GMCs position of the charges of gro... Preview Article Date: 18/06/2019 19:30 -18/06/2019 20:30 (Read more for further details) Location: Online (Read more for further details) Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview Recorded webinar - Review of the GMCs position of the charges of gross negligence manslaughter and culpable homicide Join Medical Director Dr Rob Hendry and Dr Pallavi Bradshaw they take you through the position of the regulator and recent case law. They will also present the learnings and highlight action points for practicing clinicians. Read more Article contains Video Tagged in... Competence Negligence Professionalism
Webinar Recorded webinar - Learning from cases in anaesthetics Preview Article Date: 25/06/2019 19:30 -25/06/2019 20:30 (Read more for further details) Location: Online (Read more for further details) Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview Recorded webinar - Learning from cases in anaesthetics Join us in our live webinar as we explore the findings from the analysis of Anaesthetic Medical Protection members, where we scrutinise claims, pre-claims, complaints and General Medical Council investigations. We also explore local disciplinary procedures and inquests. Read more Article contains Video Tagged in... Anaesthetics Professionalism Competence