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... patient safety Expert Reports procedures Investigations Diagnosis Professionalism
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... Communication Professionalism Consent patient safety Record keeping
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... procedures Record keeping Communication Handovers adverse outcomes
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... adverse outcomes patient safety procedures Professionalism Diagnosis
Case report 14/11/2022 Fatal outcome after chest drain error Preview Article Fatal outcome after chest drain error Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Mrs A, was admitted for a triple coronary artery bypass graft operation for her NSTEMI. She had a past medical history of thoracic (T9-T10) spinal fusion for fractures secondary to a viral illness more than 20 years ago. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Medical Records Managing clinical risk General Surgery
Articles and features 07/11/2022 Ask the expert: online patient records Preview Article Ask the expert: online patient records Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview From summer 2022 GP patients in England have been able to have fuller access to their records through the NHS App. Sarah Baggot, Case Manager at Medical Protection, outlines the process and provides practical advice. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record keeping Ethics Consent Confidentiality Communication
Articles and features 07/11/2022 Parental disagreements over a child patient Preview Article Parental disagreements over a child patient Time to read article: 7 mins () ★ Close Preview What happens when separated parents ask for medical information about their child? Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at this common query to our advice line. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... patient safety Confidentiality Capacity Professionalism Ethics Record keeping
Articles and features 07/11/2022 Hidden devices – tackling the issue of recordings Preview Article Hidden devices – tackling the issue of recordings Time to read article: 6 mins () ★ Close Preview Julie Baylis, Case Manager at Medical Protection, looks at a dilemma which is becoming an increasingly pressing concern for clinicians in the ever-evolving digital era. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism Communication Consent Confidentiality Record keeping Ethics
Articles and features 21/09/2022 Meeting Competition and Markets Authority requirements: What you need... Preview Article Meeting Competition and Markets Authority requirements: What you need to know as a private consultant Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Consultants who undertake private practice have a legal duty to comply with competition legislation and that includes engaging with PHIN, the Private Healthcare Information Network. Medical Protection outlines your key responsibilities when doing so, including how PHIN can help. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Private Practice COVID-19 Professionalism Record keeping
Articles and features 11/08/2022 Reducing the risks that come with remote handovers Preview Article Reducing the risks that come with remote handovers Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview Communication between clinicians during a patient handover is a known point of medicolegal risk. Dr Sarah Coope, Senior Medical Educator at Medical Protection, looks at how gaps in information, misunderstandings and assumptions can increase the risk of errors, conflict and complaints. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record keeping
Case report 11/08/2022 Corneal graft surgery leads to claim Preview Article Corneal graft surgery leads to claim Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Ophthalmologist Dr L is accused of failing to warn patient Mr M of the risks of corneal graft surgery. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Consent Communication Record keeping disclosure
Case report 01/07/2022 Alleged failure to diagnose perforated uterus Preview Article Alleged failure to diagnose perforated uterus Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Record keeping plays a major role in the development of this case, which sees GP Dr O receive a clinical negligence claim following the insertion of an IUCD. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Medical Records Consent Diagnosis Record keeping
Case report 01/07/2022 Knee replacement claim goes to trial Preview Article Knee replacement claim goes to trial Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr W receives a claim following his performance of a total knee replacement. Medical Protection fights the case all the way to a trial. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Claims clinical neglience Expert Reports Record keeping
Case report 01/07/2022 Smile, you’re on camera: surveillance used in a case Preview Article Smile, you’re on camera: surveillance used in a case Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview A delayed diagnosis of diabetes leads Mrs Y to make a claim against a team of GPs. How did Medical Protection’s use of surveillance help resolve this case? Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Data Protection Confidentiality Privacy clinical neglience Consent Diagnosis
Case report 01/07/2022 The importance of good record keeping Preview Article The importance of good record keeping Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Julie Baylis, Case Manager at Medical Protection, looks at a recent High Court case and how it underlined the importance of good quality medical records. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record keeping GP Stress Medical Records Consent
Case report 01/07/2022 Video: Strong record keeping - strong defence Preview Article Video: Strong record keeping - strong defence Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Ms Q experienced a surgical complication while under the care of Dr G. In this video, find out how Medical Protection supported Dr G when Ms Q pursued a claim and made a complaint to the Medical Council. Read more Article contains Video Tagged in... Claims Competence Compliance Complaints Record keeping Consent
Articles and features 01/07/2022 Reinventing record keeping with GPConsult Preview Article Reinventing record keeping with GPConsult Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview We all know the importance of keeping good records, and now GPConsult.co.uk makes it easier than ever for doctors to make clear, timely patient notes. GP Dr Rima Aboud talks about her experience with record keeping and how this new resource can help. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communication Record keeping GPConsult Medical Records
Articles and features 23/06/2022 Monkeypox update: informing local authorities of infectious diseases Preview Article Monkeypox update: informing local authorities of infectious diseases Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview Ceylan Simsek, Medical Case Manager, and Dr Karen Ellison, Medicolegal Consultant, both of Medical Protection, look at the legislation behind your statutory duty to notify. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... COVID-19 Monkeypox Confidentiality Record keeping
Articles and features 25/04/2022 Tackling sepsis Preview Article Tackling sepsis Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Sepsis is a serious condition, with significant medicolegal risk. Dr Dawn McGuire, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at where the risk lies Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Handovers Communication COVID-19 Record keeping sepsis
Articles and features 07/04/2022 Risky Business: When patients ignore the risks Preview Article Risky Business: When patients ignore the risks Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Gabrielle Pendlebury, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, advises on how best to manage a scenario where a patient doesn’t want to know the risks Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record keeping
Factsheet 28/01/2022 Non-therapeutic circumcision - UK Preview Article Non-therapeutic circumcision - UK Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Non-therapeutic circumcision of male children is carried out for religious or ritual reasons and is generally not available on the NHS.1 There is also a significant issue related to the appropriateness of the facilities in which the operation is carried out and a lack of formal training and certification in circumcision. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Scotland England Managing clinical risk Generic Medicine Northern Ireland Wales
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... Record keeping Missed diagnosis student doctor clinical records
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... Medical Council falsified notes Record keeping misdocumentation Junior Doctor
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... General practice Diagnosis Claims