Press release 03/12/2020 Medical Protection providing automatic and free of charge support for... Preview Article Medical Protection providing automatic and free of charge support for retired doctors who join NHS Covid-19 vaccine team Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Medical Protection providing automatic and free of charge support for retired doctors who join NHS Covid-19 vaccine team Read more Article contains Text
Press release 26/11/2020 Medical Protection response to DHSC consultation: Urgent action neede... Preview Article Medical Protection response to DHSC consultation: Urgent action needed to reform GMC Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Medical Protection welcomes the commitment by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to modernise the laws that underpin the work of the health and care professional regulators. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 18/11/2020 1 in 3 doctors have suffered verbal or physical abuse during Covid-19 Preview Article 1 in 3 doctors have suffered verbal or physical abuse during Covid-19 Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Over a third (35%) of healthcare professionals say they have suffered verbal or physical abuse from patients, or patients’ relatives during Covid-19, according to a survey by Medical Protection. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 08/10/2020 Public must be reassured that NHS is safe and open Preview Article Public must be reassured that NHS is safe and open Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Medical Protection urges the Government to strike a balance in its messaging to ensure the public know the NHS is safe and open to those who need medical attention for issues not related to Covid-19. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 16/09/2020 Medical Protection comments on GMC advice regarding Covid-19 complaints Preview Article Medical Protection comments on GMC advice regarding Covid-19 complaints Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview The GMC has issued guidance to its staff setting out how to take the Covid-19 context into account when considering complaints against doctors. Dr Rob Hendry, Medical Director, comments. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 10/09/2020 Coronavirus Act review offers vital opportunity to introduce emergenc... Preview Article Coronavirus Act review offers vital opportunity to introduce emergency law to protect doctors Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Coronavirus Act review offers vital opportunity to introduce emergency law to protect doctors Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 08/02/2021 Why do patients complain? Preview Article Why do patients complain? Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Medicine student Complaints
Articles and features 05/02/2021 The Six C's: Common risks for new doctors (and how to avoid them) Preview Article The Six C's: Common risks for new doctors (and how to avoid them) Time to read article: 10 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communicate Prescribing Confidentiality Record keeping Competence Consent
Articles and features 21/01/2021 Surviving Medical School: Fitness to practise panels Preview Article Surviving Medical School: Fitness to practise panels Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Hopefully it will never happen to you, but it’s good to know what to expect if you ever need to appear before a fitness to practise panel. Here we explain why they happen, how to prepare, and the possible consequences for your medical career. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Complaints GMC fitness to practise Professionalism
Articles and features 21/01/2021 Surviving Medical School: Social media Preview Article Surviving Medical School: Social media Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview Essential advice about protecting yourself online. The article looks into cases and GMC guidance around online activity and social media, with key things you need to know as a medical student and junior doctor. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communicate Social media Professionalism
Articles and features 21/01/2021 Surviving Medical School: Communication between colleagues Preview Article Surviving Medical School: Communication between colleagues Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Good doctors are good communicators – it’s that simple. This article examines how building your communication skills at medical school will stand you in good stead as a doctor. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism Communicate
Articles and features 25/02/2021 Surviving the pandemic - how can employers support doctors during COV... Preview Article Surviving the pandemic - how can employers support doctors during COVID-19? Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Gabrielle Pendlebury looks at ways that organisations can support doctors' wellbeing, resilience and mental health throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting on measures that were put in place at the London Nightingale hospital. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... burnout
Articles and features 03/02/2021 Medical influencers – be aware of the pitfalls Preview Article Medical influencers – be aware of the pitfalls Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Some medical professionals are now acting as social media influencers – using their social media profiles to generate interest in topics, products, brands and services. As with all online communication it is an area that offers benefits and risks. Dr Beth Walker, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks into the issue further Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Social media Professionalism
Podcast 03/02/2021 COVID-19: Remote Consulting Webinar Part 2 - Case Studies [Podcast] Preview Article COVID-19: Remote Consulting Webinar Part 2 - Case Studies [Podcast] () ★ Close Preview Read more
Podcast 03/02/2021 COVID-19: Remote Consulting Webinar Part 1 - Guidance & Tips [Podcast] Preview Article COVID-19: Remote Consulting Webinar Part 1 - Guidance & Tips [Podcast] () ★ Close Preview Read more
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... Professionalism General practice Issues & conflict management Health & safety Stress Managing clinical risk
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