30/03/2021 Consultation response to the HSCSC white paper Preview Article Consultation response to the HSCSC white paper Time to read article: 6 mins Close Preview MPS submission to the Health and Social Care Select Committee inquiry into the Department's White Paper on health and social care Read more Article contains Text PDF
19/03/2021 MPS response to the consultation on guidelines hourly rate by the Civ... Preview Article MPS response to the consultation on guidelines hourly rate by the Civil Justice Council Time to read article: 9 mins Close Preview Medical Protection Society (MPS) response to the consultation on guidelines hourly rate by the Civil Justice Council. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... ENT
Press release 18/03/2021 Statement on GMC's updated guidance on doctors with low level allegat... Preview Article Statement on GMC's updated guidance on doctors with low level allegations Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Medical Protection statement on General Medical Council (GMC) updated guidance on how it will consider concerns about doctors involving allegations of low level violence and dishonesty. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 25/02/2021 Surviving the pandemic - how can employers support doctors during COV... Preview Article Surviving the pandemic - how can employers support doctors during COVID-19? Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dr Gabrielle Pendlebury looks at ways that organisations can support doctors' wellbeing, resilience and mental health throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting on measures that were put in place at the London Nightingale hospital. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... burnout
Press release 12/02/2021 4 in 5 GPs fear reprisal over delayed referrals Preview Article 4 in 5 GPs fear reprisal over delayed referrals Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Nearly 4 in 5 GPs in the UK (77%) are concerned about facing investigation if patients come to harm as a result of delayed referrals or non Covid-19 services being unavailable or limited, according to a survey by Medical Protection. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 12/02/2021 Missed opportunity to reform GMC, says Medical Protection Preview Article Missed opportunity to reform GMC, says Medical Protection Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Medical Protection has called on the Government to move at pace to reform the General Medical Council’s Fitness to Practise processes, rather than tinkering by changing the number of regulatory bodies. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 08/02/2021 Why do patients complain? Preview Article Why do patients complain? Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Patients can make a complaint about any aspect of the medical care they receive. Find out about some common reasons for patient complaints. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Medicine student Complaints
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... Prescribing Communication Confidentiality Competence Consent Record keeping
Articles and features 03/02/2021 Medical influencers – be aware of the pitfalls Preview Article Medical influencers – be aware of the pitfalls Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Some medical professionals are now acting as social media influencers – using their social media profiles to generate interest in topics, products, brands and services. As with all online communication it is an area that offers benefits and risks. Dr Beth Walker, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks into the issue further Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism Social media
Podcast 03/02/2021 COVID-19: Remote Consulting Webinar Part 2 - Case Studies [Podcast] Preview Article COVID-19: Remote Consulting Webinar Part 2 - Case Studies [Podcast] Close Preview Read more
Podcast 03/02/2021 COVID-19: Remote Consulting Webinar Part 1 - Guidance & Tips [Podcast] Preview Article COVID-19: Remote Consulting Webinar Part 1 - Guidance & Tips [Podcast] Close Preview Read more
Podcast 03/02/2021 Remote Consulting in Primary Care [Podcast] Preview Article Remote Consulting in Primary Care [Podcast] Close Preview Read more
Podcast 03/02/2021 Teleconsultations: Practical Checklist of Top-Tips [Podcast] Preview Article Teleconsultations: Practical Checklist of Top-Tips [Podcast] Close Preview Read more
Podcast 03/02/2021 The Story of Telemedicine – the emergence of a new way of working [Po... Preview Article The Story of Telemedicine – the emergence of a new way of working [Podcast] Close Preview Read more
29/01/2021 Wellbeing in the time of COVID-19 Preview Article Wellbeing in the time of COVID-19 Close Preview Read more
28/01/2021 Telemedicine toolkit: practising safely and with confidence Preview Article Telemedicine toolkit: practising safely and with confidence Time to read article: 12 mins Close Preview Our toolkit is designed to help you understand and reflect on medicolegal issues relating to telemedicine, so you can address them in your own practice. Read more
Articles and features 21/01/2021 Surviving Medical School: Fitness to practise panels Preview Article Surviving Medical School: Fitness to practise panels Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Hopefully it will never happen to you, but it’s good to know what to expect if you ever need to appear before a fitness to practise panel. Here we explain why they happen, how to prepare, and the possible consequences for your medical career. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Complaints GMC Professionalism
Articles and features 21/01/2021 Surviving Medical School: Social media Preview Article Surviving Medical School: Social media Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Essential advice about protecting yourself online. The article looks into cases and GMC guidance around online activity and social media, with key things you need to know as a medical student and junior doctor. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communication Professionalism Social media
Articles and features 21/01/2021 Surviving Medical School: Taking care of yourself Preview Article Surviving Medical School: Taking care of yourself Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Tips on how to manage your physical and mental health at medical school and beyond. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Career planning burnout Stress
Articles and features 21/01/2021 Surviving Medical School: Communication between colleagues Preview Article Surviving Medical School: Communication between colleagues Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Good doctors are good communicators – it’s that simple. This article examines how building your communication skills at medical school will stand you in good stead as a doctor. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism Communication
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 19/01/2021 COVID-19: a practical and ethical guide to the vaccination scheme Preview Article COVID-19: a practical and ethical guide to the vaccination scheme Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Ceylan Simsek, Case Management Assistant, and Dr Emma Davies, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, provide an overview of the COVID-19 vaccination scheme and the required indemnity arrangements Read more Article contains Text
Press release 16/01/2021 UK healthcare leaders unite in call to protect doctors as pressure on... Preview Article UK healthcare leaders unite in call to protect doctors as pressure on health service grows Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview UK healthcare leaders unite in call to protect doctors as pressure on health service grows Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 11/01/2021 Statutory forms under the Mental Health Act – what is changing? Preview Article Statutory forms under the Mental Health Act – what is changing? Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dr Gabrielle Pendlebury, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection and practising psychiatrist, looks at new guidance concerning the electronic communication of statutory forms under the Mental Health Act Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... England Psychiatry