05/01/2016 Trust your gut Preview Article Trust your gut Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dr Conor Kenny shares his experience of trusting his gut instinct during Accident and Emergency rotation as an F2. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... New Doctor Professionalism Generic Medicine
News and updates 08/12/2015 Flooding caused by Storm Desmond this weekend Preview Article Flooding caused by Storm Desmond this weekend Close Preview During these difficult times for the people affected by Storm Desmond, Medical Protection wants to do what it can to support its members to keep the public healthy and safe. We know that those working in general practice are doing all they can to respond to any increase in demand for their services. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine
02/12/2015 Tales from the wards - raising concerns Preview Article Tales from the wards - raising concerns Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview This month: Dr Guy Rughani tells about his experience of raising concerns about weekend cover as an F1. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... New Doctor Whistleblowing Generic Medicine
02/12/2015 Top ten tips…for professionalism Preview Article Top ten tips…for professionalism Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Conducting yourself in a professional manner is essential for a doctor. Dr John Jolly, Head of Member Risk Education at Medical Protection, shares his tips for maintaining a professional demeanour and avoiding unprofessional behaviours. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Career planning Professionalism Generic Medicine
Factsheet 05/11/2015 Clinical negligence claims – what to expect - England Preview Article Clinical negligence claims – what to expect - England Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview A clinical negligence claim is a demand for financial compensation for alleged harm caused by substandard clinical care. Common reasons for claims include failure or delay in diagnosis, or incorrect treatment. In fact, many claims arise out of poor communication. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing clinical risk Generic Medicine England Negligence
05/11/2015 Top ten tips to communicate effectively with colleagues Preview Article Top ten tips to communicate effectively with colleagues Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Good doctors are good communicators. Professor Allan Gaw, from the National Institute of Health Research, shares his top tips to help you improve your communication skills Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Career planning Generic Medicine
Factsheet 21/10/2015 Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) - England Preview Article Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) - England Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) has been a criminal offence in the UK since 1985 and the legislation was re-enacted in the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003. Five official reports on the subject have been published since November 2013 and MPS has produced this guidance for members. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... England Generic Medicine Managing clinical risk Professionalism
Factsheet 21/10/2015 Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) - Scotland Preview Article Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) - Scotland Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) has been a criminal offence in the UK since 1985 and the legislation was re-enacted in the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003. Five official reports on the subject have been published since November 2013 and MPS has produced this guidance for members. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism Scotland Managing clinical risk Generic Medicine
Factsheet 21/10/2015 Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) - Wales Preview Article Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) - Wales Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) has been a criminal offence in the UK since 1985 and the legislation was re-enacted in the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003. Five official reports on the subject have been published since November 2013 and MPS has produced this guidance for members. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Use Guidelines Generic Medicine Managing clinical risk Professionalism Ethics Confidentiality
01/10/2015 Chapter 4: Professionalism - What to do when things go wrong Preview Article Chapter 4: Professionalism - What to do when things go wrong Time to read article: 6 mins Close Preview The overwhelming majority of patients receive safe and effective care. However, when things do go wrong, it can be catastrophic for all involved. Part of being professional is having the knowledge and awareness to deal with such situations effectively. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Issues & conflict management System Errors Diagnosis Ethics Complaints Professionalism
Factsheet 01/10/2015 Confidentiality – Disclosures relating to patients who are unable to... Preview Article Confidentiality – Disclosures relating to patients who are unable to consent - Wales Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview You owe a duty of confidentiality to all your patients, past or present, even if they are adults who lack capacity. You may be asked to provide information from the medical records of patients who are incapable of giving consent, are aged under 18, or have died. This factsheet gives you further information about dealing with these circumstances. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Wales Issues & conflict management Managing clinical risk Generic Medicine Communication Medical Records
Factsheet 01/10/2015 Making audio and visual recordings of patients - Wales Preview Article Making audio and visual recordings of patients - Wales Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Making and using audio and visual recordings of patients can benefit medical training, research and treatment. However, it poses risks for doctors regarding consent and confidentiality. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing clinical risk Patients Generic Medicine Wales Consent
01/10/2015 Needlestick injuries Preview Article Needlestick injuries Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Needlestick injuries can be classified as any piercing wound caused by a hypodermic needle, or by other sharp instruments or objects such as scalpels, mounted needles, broken glassware, etc. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Patients Wales Generic Medicine Health & safety
Factsheet 01/10/2015 Consent – Children and young people - Wales Preview Article Consent – Children and young people - Wales Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Valid consent is just as important when treating children and young people as it is with adults. In some situations children are able to give consent themselves, and sometimes others need to take the decision on their behalf. This factsheet sets out the basic information to enable you to obtain the appropriate consent from children and young people. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine Managing clinical risk Paediatrics Use Guidelines Wales Issues & conflict management
Factsheet 30/09/2015 Disclosures without consent - Scotland Preview Article Disclosures without consent - Scotland Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Certain circumstances can mean you are obliged to disclose information about a patient, even if you do not have their consent; under other circumstances, disclosure may be justifiable. This factsheet gives you further information about these circumstances. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Ethics Consent Scotland Managing clinical risk Generic Medicine
Factsheet 30/09/2015 Disclosures relating to patients unable to consent - Scotland Preview Article Disclosures relating to patients unable to consent - Scotland Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview You owe a duty of confidentiality to all your patients, past or present, even if they are adults who lack capacity. You may be asked to provide information from the medical records of patients who are incapable of giving consent, are aged under 16, or have died. This factsheet gives you further information about dealing with these circumstances. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Scotland Consent Generic Medicine Managing clinical risk Ethics
Factsheet 30/09/2015 The Procurator Fiscal and Fatal Accident Inquiries - Scotland Preview Article The Procurator Fiscal and Fatal Accident Inquiries - Scotland Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview If a death occurs in a violent or unnatural manner, in custody, or suddenly but without certain cause, the Procurator Fiscal has a duty to inquire into the death. This factsheet sets out the role of the Procurator Fiscal, the reporting process and what will happen once you have reported a death to the Procurator Fiscal. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Ethics Generic Medicine Scotland
Factsheet 30/09/2015 Consent – The basics - Scotland Preview Article Consent – The basics - Scotland Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Respect for patients’ autonomy is expressed in consent law; to impose care or treatment on people without respecting their wishes and right to self-determination is not only unethical, but illegal. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine Consent Use Guidelines Communication Issues & conflict management Managing clinical risk
Factsheet 30/09/2015 Consent – The basics - Scotland Preview Article Consent – The basics - Scotland Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Respect for patients autonomy is expressed in consent law; to impose care or treatment on people without respecting their wishes and right to self-determination is not only unethical, but illegal. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Consent Issues & conflict management Use Guidelines Managing clinical risk Ethics Generic Medicine
News and updates 11/09/2015 GMC introduces statutory indemnity requirement for UK doctors Preview Article GMC introduces statutory indemnity requirement for UK doctors Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Throughout September the GMC will be contacting doctors to inform them of a new statutory requirement to maintain adequate and appropriate indemnity when practising medicine in the UK. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine Compliance
11/09/2015 Ask the expert - capacity and consent Preview Article Ask the expert - capacity and consent Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dr Patrice Baptiste shares a challenging case Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine Competence Career planning
11/09/2015 Tales from the wards - Sink or Swim Preview Article Tales from the wards - Sink or Swim Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview FY2 Dr Rachel Eyre recalls her first morning as a doctor, where she was the only doctor monitoring a ward of 30 trauma and orthopaedic patients. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Career planning Generic Medicine Professionalism
11/09/2015 Ten top tips to manage your time Preview Article Ten top tips to manage your time Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Effective time management is central to being a good doctor. Professor Allan Gaw, from the National Institute of Health Research, shares his top tips to help you manage your time. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine Career planning Professionalism
Factsheet 01/09/2015 Confidentiality - Disclosures without consent - England Preview Article Confidentiality - Disclosures without consent - England Time to read article: 6 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing clinical risk England Generic Medicine Consent