Press release 15/09/2022 Burnout review highlights need for urgent action Preview Article Burnout review highlights need for urgent action Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Rob Hendry, Medical Director at Medical Protection Society (MPS) comments on the study by the University of Manchester into the link between burnout and patient safety. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Wellbeing burnout
Press release 25/07/2022 Move to finally strip GMC of power to appeal tribunal decisions in 20... Preview Article Move to finally strip GMC of power to appeal tribunal decisions in 2023 welcomed Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Medical Protection has welcomed commitment from DHSC to progress legislation that will finally strip the GMC of its power to appeal fitness to practise decisions in 2023. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 20/07/2022 Threshold change to Good Medical Practice could result in more cases Preview Article Threshold change to Good Medical Practice could result in more cases Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Press release 18/07/2022 Medical expert reports must consider systems issues to help stop doct... Preview Article Medical expert reports must consider systems issues to help stop doctors being scapegoats for wider failings Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview It should be mandatory for medical expert reports to consider the role systems issues may have played in an adverse patient outcome, according to the Medical Protection Society (MPS). Read more Article contains Text
Press release 11/06/2022 Fresh call for GMC to be stripped of power to appeal tribunal decisio... Preview Article Fresh call for GMC to be stripped of power to appeal tribunal decisions as 23 appeals lodged Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Press release 26/05/2022 Medical Protection’s comment in response to a recent MPTS ruling Preview Article Medical Protection’s comment in response to a recent MPTS ruling Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 02/08/2021 Limitations of membership Preview Article Limitations of membership Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview We carefully consider each request for assistance, but there are some circumstances in which we are unlikely to help. View examples of where we are unlikely to provide assistance. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 02/08/2021 Vicarious liability / extended liability Preview Article Vicarious liability / extended liability () ★ Close Preview Important information for members regarding claims arising from your vicarious liability / extended liability. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 03/04/2020 Counselling service for members Preview Article Counselling service for members Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview Medical Protection offers a confidential 24/7 counselling service to any members experiencing work-related stress, or stress that they feel could impact their practice. Find out more here Read more Article contains Text
Case report 30/11/2022 Expert challenged over delayed diagnosis report Preview Article Expert challenged over delayed diagnosis report Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Oncoplastic breast surgeon Dr M is investigated after a late diagnosis of breast cancer. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Investigations Expert Reports Professionalism Diagnosis procedures patient safety
Case report 30/11/2022 Equipment shortage and a delayed reaction Preview Article Equipment shortage and a delayed reaction Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Dermatologist Dr V faces a claim after the death of his patient. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... procedures Communication Consent adverse outcomes patient safety Negligence
Case report 30/11/2022 An allegation of sexual assault Preview Article An allegation of sexual assault Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Medical Protection steps in when the police investigate an allegation of sexual assault during a vaginal examination. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism Record keeping Communication patient safety Consent
Case report 30/11/2022 Multidisciplinary care leads to inquest Preview Article Multidisciplinary care leads to inquest Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview GP Dr S is called before the coroner after the death of a 13-year-old patient. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... patient safety bariatrics Inquests
Case report 30/11/2022 Cumulative errors leads to a difficult birth Preview Article Cumulative errors leads to a difficult birth Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview A difficult birth leads to a claim for obstetrician Dr A. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record keeping adverse outcomes Communication Handovers procedures
Case report 30/11/2022 Mismanagement of diagnostic injections risks cord damage Preview Article Mismanagement of diagnostic injections risks cord damage Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Pain consultant Dr M learns a difficult lesson on adopting multiple roles. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... procedures adverse outcomes patient safety Diagnosis Professionalism
16/08/2022 Professional development courses overview Preview Article Professional development courses overview Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Reduce your risk with doctor-led professional development included in your membership. As an added bonus, many of our courses are accredited. These will count towards your CPD, so you can earn while you learn. Read more
Workshop 16/08/2022 Virtual workshops: Live, virtual training and discussions with like-m... Preview Article Virtual workshops: Live, virtual training and discussions with like-minded peers Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview Our virtual workshops have been developed by experienced doctors and recognised experts in their field to enhance your essential communication skills. Available to members at no extra cost with 2 hours of CPD. Read more
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
Podcast 03/02/2021 Remote Consulting in Primary Care [Podcast] Preview Article Remote Consulting in Primary Care [Podcast] () ★ Close Preview Read more
Podcast 03/02/2021 Teleconsultations: Practical Checklist of Top-Tips [Podcast] Preview Article Teleconsultations: Practical Checklist of Top-Tips [Podcast] () ★ Close Preview Read more
Podcast 03/02/2021 The Story of Telemedicine – the emergence of a new way of working [Po... Preview Article The Story of Telemedicine – the emergence of a new way of working [Podcast] () ★ Close Preview Read more