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... Confidentiality Prescribing Communicate Consent Competence Record keeping
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... Consent Data Protection Confidentiality Record keeping
Articles and features 30/10/2020 The new GMC guidance on consent: still a step beyond Montgomery Preview Article The new GMC guidance on consent: still a step beyond Montgomery Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Philip White, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at the potential impact of subtle changes of wording in the GMC’s new consent guidance Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Consent
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... Casebook Claims Ophthalmology Consent
Case report 01/10/2019 Spinal surgery blamed for worsening symptoms Preview Article Spinal surgery blamed for worsening symptoms Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record keeping Claims Casebook Consent Neurology & Neurosurgery
Articles and features 04/09/2019 Presumed consent for organ donation: what’s changing where? Preview Article Presumed consent for organ donation: what’s changing where? Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview In a recent Medical Protection survey almost a third of doctors questioned were not comfortable discussing organ donation with a patient. With different laws across the UK and further changes imminent, this is maybe not surprising Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communicate New Doctor Consent Decision Making
Case report 04/06/2019 Paraplegia follows epidural Preview Article Paraplegia follows epidural Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Consent and record-keeping are at the heart of this claim, which sees a patient left paraplegic following an epidural. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Casebook Anaesthetics Consent
Case report 14/03/2019 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... Record keeping Complaints Competence Claims Consent Compliance
Factsheet 10/12/2018 Consent Preview Article Consent Time to read article: 7 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Consent Ethics Paediatrics Northern Ireland Wales England
Case report 27/11/2018 Video: Caught by consent Preview Article Video: Caught by consent Time to read article: 6 mins () ★ Close Preview A private neurosurgeon faces questions on consent, following a lumbar microdiscectomy sciatica and back pain. Read more Article contains Video Tagged in... Record keeping Orthopaedics Casebook Scotland Consent Casebook
Case report 23/10/2018 Who else is in the room? Preview Article Who else is in the room? Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview A patient undergoing a colonoscopy claims her modesty is disregarded during the procedure. What did Medical Protection do to tackle this allegation? Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Gastroenterology Complaints Consent
Case report 23/10/2018 A sight for sore eyes Preview Article A sight for sore eyes Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Ophthalmologist Dr P receives a claim alleging poor consent and technique – but is that the real cause? Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communicate Record keeping Consent Ophthalmology
Articles and features 19/10/2018 A touchy subject Preview Article A touchy subject Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Intimate examinations are something that every GP will have to carry out at some point in their career, but it’s important that they are conducted in an appropriate manner, especially if one is required during a home visit. Dr Gabrielle Pendlebury, medicolegal consultant at Medical Protection, gives her advice on how best to manage these situations Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Consent Communicate
Articles and features 09/10/2018 From the advice line: consent for childhood immunisation Preview Article From the advice line: consent for childhood immunisation Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Rachel Birch, medicolegal consultant and editor-in-chief of Practice Matters, shares a recent case where a member sought advice regarding consent for childhood immunisation. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Consent Practice Matters Consent & capacity
Articles and features 09/10/2018 Ask the expert: Is a patient’s son entitled to access his mother’s co... Preview Article Ask the expert: Is a patient’s son entitled to access his mother’s confidential information? Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Is the patient’s son entitled to access his mother’s confidential information? Where a patient lacks capacity clinicians should consider what action is in the patient’s best interests. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Practice Matters Capacity General practice Confidentiality Consent
Case report 28/09/2018 Learning from allegations of sexual assault Preview Article Learning from allegations of sexual assault Time to read article: 10 mins () ★ Close Preview Gross negligence manslaughter is a topical issue in healthcare, but cases against doctors are still comparatively rare. Dr John Jolly, head of member risk education and Dr Richard Stacey, head of policy and technical, look at a more common cause of criminal cases brought against members of Medical Protection: sexual assault. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Claims Consent Negligence
Articles and features 27/10/2017 Consent success Preview Article Consent success Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview Top ten tips to assist foundation doctors when consenting a patient for a procedure Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... New Doctor Consent
Case report 26/10/2017 Problematic Anaesthetic Preview Article Problematic Anaesthetic Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Mrs B was a 57-year-old lady with a past history of breast cancer treated with mastectomy and adjuvant therapy. She re-presented to her consultant breast surgeon, Mr F, three years after the original surgery with a worrying 2cm lump in the vicinity of her mastectomy scar. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Casebook Scotland Casebook Consent Anaesthetics
Case report 26/10/2017 We need to talk about death Preview Article We need to talk about death Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Mrs S was a 36-year-old patient diagnosed with a benign giant cell tumour of the sacrum. She was seen by Mr A, consultant in orthopaedic oncology, and listed for resection of the lesion. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Casebook Consent Casebook Scotland Consent & capacity
Case report 20/10/2017 Caught by consent Preview Article Caught by consent Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview A private neurosurgeon faces questions on consent, following a lumbar microdiscectomy sciatica and back pain Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Casebook Scotland Consent Record keeping Orthopaedics Casebook
Articles and features 28/09/2017 On the ward: Everyday consent dilemmas Preview Article On the ward: Everyday consent dilemmas Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr James Thorpe, Medicolegal Adviser at Medical Protection, reflects on a common issue where junior doctors are asked to perform roles outside their competence, in particular taking informed consent for surgical procedures and other invasive investigations Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Consent Generic Medicine Communicate New Doctor Competence
Articles and features 30/08/2017 Consent and young people Preview Article Consent and young people Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Hajra Siraj, GP registrar in London, shares a tricky case around assessing the competence of young people. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... New Doctor Consent Use Guidelines Issues & conflict management Managing clinical risk Confidentiality
Advice booklet 04/07/2017 Avoiding easy mistakes: Five medicolegal hazards for junior doctors Preview Article Avoiding easy mistakes: Five medicolegal hazards for junior doctors Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview Why are medicolegal issues important? Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism Generic Medicine Record keeping Managing clinical risk Prescribing Consent
Factsheet 17/06/2016 Safe prescribing - Scotland Preview Article Safe prescribing - Scotland Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Medication errors account for approximately 20% of all clinical negligence claims against doctors in both primary and secondary care. The costs associated with adverse events and inappropriate prescribing has been estimated at more than £750 million per year. This factsheet gives advice about avoiding prescribing errors. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine Consent Managing clinical risk Scotland Prescribing Negligence