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... Consent Generic Medicine Scotland Infection control 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... student doctor clinical records Missed diagnosis Record keeping
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... Junior Doctor Medical Council Record keeping 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 General practice Claims
Articles and features 08/09/2021 Inquests – how can we help? Preview Article Inquests – how can we help? Time to read article: 9 mins Close Preview Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at how inquests work and why you need Medical Protection assistance. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General Medical Council IP Record keeping Inquests Professionalism Prevention of Future Deaths report
Articles and features 07/09/2021 Considering patient satisfaction within telemedicine Preview Article Considering patient satisfaction within telemedicine Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Remote consultations have been a key feature within healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic. Medical Protection assesses its progress so far and the medicolegal risks Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Confidentiality Assessments Communication Record keeping Privacy Consultations
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... Gastroenterology Colonoscopy Diagnosis GP Medical Records Investigations
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... Psychiatry Emergency Medicine GP Record keeping
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 Paediatrics Diagnosis
Articles and features 30/03/2021 New resource launches to aid record keeping Preview Article New resource launches to aid record keeping Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview GPConsult.co.uk is a free resource available to all members of Medical Protection. Find out how it helps GPs keep an accurate and concise record of each patient consultation. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice Record keeping
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 Clinical records, consent, confidentiality, communication, competence, and prescribing - what medical students and junior doctors need to know about these common medicolegal risk areas and how to avoid them. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record keeping Competence Consent Communication Prescribing Confidentiality
Articles and features 19/01/2021 Data breaches – are you covered? Preview Article Data breaches – are you covered? Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Data breaches are a common cause of claims but the indemnity issues surrounding them can be complex. Dr Dawn McGuire, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at a case and explains more. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Data Protection Claims
Articles and features 19/11/2020 Storing images in medical records Preview Article Storing images in medical records Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview The receipt and storage of images of patients is currently a common source of queries from our members, largely due to the increased use of remote consultations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ayisha Hooper, Case Manager at Medical Protection, reviews the relevant guidance. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Confidentiality Record keeping Consent Data Protection
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... Claims Investigations General practice Record keeping Casebook
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... Casebook Diagnosis Claims Renal Medicine 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 10/06/2020 Ask the expert – social media Preview Article Ask the expert – social media Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Dr Emma Davies, medicolegal consultant at Medical Protection, answers some questions around the professional and personal use of social media and the potential pitfalls faced by those working in healthcare Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Practice Matters Confidentiality Record keeping
Articles and features 10/06/2020 Disclosing information about children and young people Preview Article Disclosing information about children and young people Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Handling disclosure requests concerning children and young people can be a complex and emotive issue. Kate Cowan, case manager at Medical Protection, looks at the issue in more detail Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Confidentiality Record keeping Practice Matters
Articles and features 10/06/2020 Disclosures relating to the police Preview Article Disclosures relating to the police Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Fin Wright, case manager at Medical Protection, provides guidance to practices who are approached by the police regarding a disclosure of medical records Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record keeping Practice Matters Confidentiality
Articles and features 10/06/2020 Disclosures to solicitors Preview Article Disclosures to solicitors Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Ayisha Hooper, case manager at Medical Protection, looks at the reasons why practices can be approached by solicitors for the disclosure of medical records Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Practice Matters Record keeping Confidentiality
Articles and features 10/06/2020 Disclosures after death Preview Article Disclosures after death Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Brian Caldwell-White, case manager at Medical Protection, provides guidance on handling requests to release the medical records of a deceased patient Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record keeping Confidentiality Practice Matters
Articles and features 05/06/2020 Scaphoid injuries: pitfalls and pearls Preview Article Scaphoid injuries: pitfalls and pearls Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Casebook Diagnosis
Case report 11/10/2019 A missed diagnosis of pneumonia? Preview Article A missed diagnosis of pneumonia? Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview The quality record-keeping of a GP member is key to the defence of this claim. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record keeping General practice Casebook Diagnosis
Case report 01/10/2019 A rare diagnosis that seemed common Preview Article A rare diagnosis that seemed common Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Claims General practice Diagnosis