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... Record keeping Missed diagnosis Colonoscopy Medical Records Gastroenterology GP
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... Investigations Casebook Record keeping Claims General practice
Case report 23/10/2018 Initial management of an itchy skin rash Preview Article Initial management of an itchy skin rash Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Treatment of an itchy rash leads to a claim against GP Dr U, but was he negligent? Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record keeping Investigations Diagnosis Claims
Case report 21/09/2018 When is healthcare criminal? Preview Article When is healthcare criminal? Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview The case of Dr Bawa-Garba and the resulting collision between the medical community and the criminal justice system, sent shockwaves around the world. Dr Richard Stacey, head of policy and technical at Medical Protection, analyses criminal cases handled by MPS in 2017 to gauge the likelihood of further charges of gross negligence manslaughter. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Negligence Investigations Claims
Factsheet 08/08/2018 Inquests - Northern Ireland Preview Article Inquests - Northern Ireland Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview An inquest is a fact-finding exercise that is conducted by the Coroner and, in some cases, in front of a jury. The purpose of an inquest is to find out who the person was and, how, when and where they died. This factsheet gives further information about what happens at an inquest. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Investigations Northern Ireland
08/08/2018 Inquests - Wales Preview Article Inquests - Wales Time to read article: 6 mins () ★ Close Preview An inquest is a fact-finding exercise that is conducted by the coroner and, in some cases, in front of a jury. The purpose of an inquest is to find out who died – when, where, how and in what circumstances. This factsheet gives further information about what happens at an inquest. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Inquests Investigations Use Guidelines Generic Medicine Wales
Case report 12/04/2018 Missed spinal arteriovenous malformation Preview Article Missed spinal arteriovenous malformation Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Investigations Casebook Scotland Casebook Claims
Casebook 30/08/2017 Opinion: Failure to test for HIV infection: A medicolegal question? Preview Article Opinion: Failure to test for HIV infection: A medicolegal question? Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Michael Rayment and Dr Ann Sullivan, Department of Sexual Health and HIV Medicine, Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust (on behalf of the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV, and the British HIV Association). Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Casebook Managing clinical risk Investigations
Casebook 29/08/2017 A dark day for psychiatry? Preview Article A dark day for psychiatry? Time to read article: 7 mins () ★ Close Preview Last year a French psychiatrist was charged with manslaughter after failing to recognise the danger posed by her patient. Sara Williams investigates how to balance the interests of risky patients and the public Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Treatment Planning Casebook Managing clinical risk Patients Investigations
04/07/2017 Fitness to Practice (FTP) procedures Preview Article Fitness to Practice (FTP) procedures Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview Sometimes, when an adverse incident occurs, the GMC can take action if a doctor’s fitness to practise is called into question, which could be due to: Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine Reputation management Investigations Professionalism Issues & conflict management
04/07/2017 How do FTP hearings work? Preview Article How do FTP hearings work? Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview The GMC and the doctor in question are both invited to attend. The GMC is normally represented at the hearing by a barrister and the doctor is usually present and legally represented. Both parties may call witnesses to give evidence, who may be crossexamined by the other party. The Panel may also put questions to the witnesses. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Investigations Issues & conflict management Generic Medicine Professionalism
16/03/2017 Guide to writing expert reports Preview Article Guide to writing expert reports Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Compliance Northern Ireland Investigations Generic Medicine
Factsheet 31/08/2016 Inquests - England Preview Article Inquests - England Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview An inquest is a fact-finding exercise that is conducted by the coroner and, in some cases, in front of a jury. The purpose of an inquest is to find out who died – when, where, how and in what circumstances. This factsheet gives further information about what happens at an inquest. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Investigations Inquests
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... CQC compliance Investigations Professionalism Complaints System Errors Generic Medicine
27/08/2015 Safeguarding adults Preview Article Safeguarding adults Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Investigations Listen Generic Medicine
Factsheet 14/07/2015 Reporting deaths to the Coroner - Northern Ireland Preview Article Reporting deaths to the Coroner - Northern Ireland Time to read article: 6 mins () ★ Close Preview If a death occurs in a violent or unnatural manner, in custody, or suddenly but without certain cause, a coroner has a duty to enquire into the death. This factsheet sets out the role of a coroner, the reporting process and what will happen once you have reported a death to the coroner. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Compliance Investigations Inquests Generic Medicine Northern Ireland
Factsheet 01/12/2014 Giving evidence - Northern Ireland Preview Article Giving evidence - Northern Ireland Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview As a doctor, you may be asked to give evidence in many different types of tribunals, including criminal or civil courts, the coroner’s court and employment or mental health tribunals. This factsheet gives further information about what to expect and how to prepare. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism Investigations
Articles and features 26/09/2014 Everything you need to know about negligence claims Preview Article Everything you need to know about negligence claims Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview MPS Claims Manager Ashley Dee, who is based in our Edinburgh office, explains the claims process step-by-step and what it means for you Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine Compliance Issues & conflict management Investigations Complaints New Doctor
Case report 15/05/2014 The Swiss cheese Preview Article The Swiss cheese Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Mrs X gave birth to J, a healthy baby boy. J was discharged, with a note in the records stating he was a “normal healthy infant”; a further note stated that, on examination, there was a bilateral red reflex. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Ophthalmology Investigations Paediatrics Managing clinical risk Casebook Diagnosis
Factsheet 01/05/2014 Giving evidence - Wales Preview Article Giving evidence - Wales Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview As a doctor, you may be asked to give evidence in many different types of tribunals, including criminal or civil courts, the coroner’s court and employment or mental health tribunals. This factsheet gives further information about what to expect and how to prepare. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Issues & conflict management Investigations Wales Use Guidelines
Factsheet 01/04/2014 Removal of medical equipment after death Preview Article Removal of medical equipment after death Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview If a patient dies and the death is reportable to the coroner, you should leave all equipment in place until you have discussed the case with the coroner’s officer. This factsheet gives you further information about what to do. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General Surgery Managing clinical risk Health & safety Investigations Inquests Equipment
Factsheet 01/04/2014 Guide to writing expert reports - Wales Preview Article Guide to writing expert reports - Wales Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview As an expert you should be aiming to produce a report which is free standing – from which the reader can glean the key issues in the case, understand the evidence available and reach a clear understanding of the range of expert opinion, without needing to look at any other document. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Wales Issues & conflict management Investigations Generic Medicine Use Guidelines
Case report 20/01/2014 The twisted knee Preview Article The twisted knee Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Ms C, a 42-year-old risk manager, fell from her horse whilst out riding. At the time of the fall she felt her left knee twist, as her left foot had been caught in the stirrup. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Investigations Casebook General practice Treatment Planning Orthopaedics Managing clinical risk
Articles and features 04/01/2014 Collateral damage Preview Article Collateral damage Time to read article: 6 mins () ★ Close Preview The sooner you call MPS about an ethical or legal dilemma, the sooner the matter can be resolved. Professor Carol Seymour, Dr Tom Mosedale, Dr Richard Brittain and Sara Williams explore how and why Collateral-damage foundation doctors get into troubleCollateral-damage foundation doctors get into trouble Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Confidentiality Inquests Issues & conflict management Professionalism Use Guidelines Generic Medicine