Case report 20/06/2022 Criminal case dismissed thanks to Medical Protection discretion Preview Article Criminal case dismissed thanks to Medical Protection discretion Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview A criminal investigation has been dismissed against a Medical Protection member, in a recent case that also underlined the value of our discretionary indemnity. Read more Article contains Text
Case report 20/06/2022 Drugs and seizure lead to GMC hearing Preview Article Drugs and seizure lead to GMC hearing Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Case report 09/11/2021 Cauda equina and two versions of events Preview Article Cauda equina and two versions of events Time to read article: 8 mins () ★ Close Preview Experienced GP Dr N has her account of a cauda equina consultation challenged by the patient – how did Medical Protection help out in this case? Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... student doctor Record keeping clinical records Missed diagnosis
Case report 09/11/2021 Abnormal blood results – alleged failure to follow up Preview Article Abnormal blood results – alleged failure to follow up Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Medical Protection defends Dr B after the death of a patient following a failure to act on abnormal blood results. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... hip replacement Missed diagnosis Orthopaedics
Case report 09/11/2021 Migraine misdiagnosis in child leads to claim Preview Article Migraine misdiagnosis in child leads to claim Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Repeated headaches in eight-year old Master J leads to a missed diagnosis and a claim against Dr P. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... migraine Missed diagnosis
Case report 09/11/2021 Haemophilia claim questions scope of duty Preview Article Haemophilia claim questions scope of duty Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview GP Dr K faces a claim after a misunderstanding over the intention of some blood tests. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Haematology Haemophilia
Case report 09/11/2021 Dishonesty allegation defended by remediation Preview Article Dishonesty allegation defended by remediation Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Junior doctor Dr Z contacts Medical Protection for assistance when the Medical Council investigates her falsified notes. Read more Tagged in... Record keeping Medical Council Junior Doctor falsified notes misdocumentation
Case report 01/10/2021 Patient surveillance reduces claim amount Preview Article Patient surveillance reduces claim amount Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Sophie Haroon and Alison Clarke look at how surveillance of a claimant can be useful when defending against claims. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Diagnosis Claims General practice
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... Communication Patient expectations GP surgery GP practice Patient experience
Case report 25/08/2021 Telemedicine and thigh pain – a cautionary tale Preview Article Telemedicine and thigh pain – a cautionary tale Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview Sinead Lay, Case Manager at Medical Protection, looks at the potential pitfalls of telemedicine Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Telemedicine COVID-19 Teleconsultation
Case report 09/06/2021 Cauda equina claim goes to trial Preview Article Cauda equina claim goes to trial Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview A claim against GP Dr F is taken to trial by Medical Protection. Find out how our expert litigation team fought for Dr F by building a robust defence. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Neurology & Neurosurgery Emergency Medicine Orthopaedics GP
Case report 08/06/2021 Missed diagnosis during colonoscopy Preview Article Missed diagnosis during colonoscopy Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview GP Dr D and consultant gastroenterologist Dr B face a claim after an abandoned colonoscopy fails to pick up the required diagnosis. Medical Protection handles the case. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Diagnosis Colonoscopy Gastroenterology Medical Records Missed diagnosis Record keeping
Case report 08/06/2021 Continuity of care Preview Article Continuity of care Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Handover problems are at the centre of this claim against urological surgeons and a hospital. Find out how we assisted our members in the case. Read more Article contains Text
Case report 08/06/2021 Good records in a worst-case scenario Preview Article Good records in a worst-case scenario Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview A claim against a hospital and consultant psychiatrist goes to trial, after a patient commits suicide. Medical Protection also provides assistance with the inquest and hospital inquiry. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... GP Emergency Medicine Psychiatry Record keeping
Case report 08/06/2021 When family opinions matter Preview Article When family opinions matter Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Suboptimal emergency care for a 13-year-old boy leads to a clinical negligence claim. How could this have been avoided if the doctor had listened to the boy’s mother? Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Consultations Specialty Training Orthopaedics Junior Doctor Emergency Medicine
Case report 07/06/2021 Pregnancy while taking isotretinoin Preview Article Pregnancy while taking isotretinoin Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview A patient asks GP Dr C to keep her pregnancy secret from her dermatologist. What are Dr C’s obligations to disclose this information? She contacts Medical Protection for advice. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Prescribing Consent Dermatology GP Confidentiality
Case report 13/05/2021 Alleged failure to complete a baby check Preview Article Alleged failure to complete a baby check Time to read article: 7 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Orthopaedics GP Diagnosis Paediatrics
Case report 13/11/2020 Alleged failure to investigate chest pain Preview Article Alleged failure to investigate chest pain Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview A GP faces a clinical negligence claim on the grounds of failure to undertake cardiac-related investigations. This case report looks at how MPS successfully sought mediation as an alternative form of dispute resolution, avoiding formal court proceedings. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Casebook General practice Record keeping Claims Investigations
Case report 13/11/2020 Managing unwelcome attention from a patient Preview Article Managing unwelcome attention from a patient Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview A GP seeks advice on maintaining professional boundaries when a patient shows signs of emotional attachment. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Patients Social media General practice Professionalism Casebook Communication
Case report 13/11/2020 Partnership dispute leads to disciplinary investigation Preview Article Partnership dispute leads to disciplinary investigation Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview A GP faces suspension after her partner reports her for deficient clinical performance following a dispute. This case report looks at how MPS provided long-term support to the member, enabling her to return to practice. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Complaints Casebook General practice
Case report 13/11/2020 Delayed diagnosis of renal disease leads to claim Preview Article Delayed diagnosis of renal disease leads to claim Time to read article: 6 mins () ★ Close Preview Patient facing kidney transplant or lifelong dialysis makes a negligence claim against GPs and hospital following delayed referral to nephrology and failure to recognise her underlying renal condition. This case report looks at where clinicians went wrong, and explains how MPS managed to settle the case for a moderate sum that was substantially less than the original request. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice Casebook Renal Medicine Diagnosis Claims
Case report 05/06/2020 A tale of greed and dishonesty Preview Article A tale of greed and dishonesty Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Claims Casebook General practice
Case report 05/06/2020 Nitrofurantoin complication goes to trial Preview Article Nitrofurantoin complication goes to trial Time to read article: 7 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice Casebook Prescribing Claims
Case report 05/06/2020 An expensive lack of consent? Preview Article An expensive lack of consent? Time to read article: 8 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Consent Ophthalmology Casebook Claims