Press release 19/12/2019 Doctor acquitted by the Court of Appeal Preview Article Doctor acquitted by the Court of Appeal Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Dr Rob Hendry, Medical Director of Medical Protection, shares his comments following a doctor being acquitted by the Court of Appeal. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 18/12/2019 Comments on the GMC annual workforce report Preview Article Comments on the GMC annual workforce report Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview The GMC’s annual workforce report has found that high numbers of GPs are at risk of burnout, and 18% are considering leaving medicine entirely within the next year. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 16/12/2019 Case example for GPs: disclosing to the DVLA Preview Article Case example for GPs: disclosing to the DVLA Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Denise Thomas, case manager at Medical Protection, shares a recent case relating to a disclosure to the DVLA without patient consent. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice GP membership GP GP indemnity General Practice members
Articles and features 16/12/2019 Dr Gabriel Hendow, an award-winning member of Medical Protection Preview Article Dr Gabriel Hendow, an award-winning member of Medical Protection Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Dr Hendow works in Hull and is a member of Medical Protection. He was voted ‘GP of the Year’ in the coveted national General Practice Awards for 2018 for his innovative approach to making Hull and its residents healthier, and for establishing a number of clinics at his practice, based in the Bransholme Health Centre. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General Practice members General practice GP indemnity GP
Case report 16/12/2019 Supreme Court judgement following head injury - learning points for m... Preview Article Supreme Court judgement following head injury - learning points for medical professionals Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview It is very unusual for a clinical negligence claim to reach the highest reaches of the court system. Rarer still are cases involving non-clinical staff such as receptionists. Dr James Lucas, medicolegal consultant, discusses such a case that was recently considered by the Supreme Court and extracts potential learning points for practices.1 Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Practice manager GP membership General practice GP General Practice members
Articles and features 16/12/2019 Thinking differently about patient safety Preview Article Thinking differently about patient safety Time to read article: 7 mins Close Preview An obvious question to ask when people are unintentionally but avoidably harmed is: “why did things go wrong?” Professor Paul Bowie, Programme Director (Safety & Improvement) at NHS Education for Scotland, looks at how we can think differently about patient safety. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... GP indemnity General practice GP GP membership General Practice members
Articles and features 16/12/2019 How portfolio GP careers can help GPs, patients and practices Preview Article How portfolio GP careers can help GPs, patients and practices Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview You may have heard the term ‘portfolio GP’ more frequently over the last few years. In this article, Dr Mahibur Rahman, a portfolio GP and the medical director at Emedica, looks at the benefits of portfolio GP careers, some popular options and how to get started with them. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... GP General practice GP membership General Practice members
Articles and features 16/12/2019 Never events in general practice Preview Article Never events in general practice Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview The focus on patient safety in healthcare is at the forefront of ensuring the provision of high quality healthcare.1 Diane Baylis, clinical risk educator at Medical Protection, tells us more about the concept of ‘never events’ and how they can improve patient safety. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... GP General practice GP membership General Practice members
Articles and features 16/12/2019 Professional perspective: top tips when working with locum GPs Preview Article Professional perspective: top tips when working with locum GPs Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Most practices will engage locum GPs at some point. In this article, Dr Mahibur Rahman, a portfolio GP and the medical director of Emedica, looks at some top tips for practices to consider from the perspective of a locum GP. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... GP membership GP GP locum General Practice members General practice
Articles and features 16/12/2019 HR practicalities to consider when using locums Preview Article HR practicalities to consider when using locums Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview To ensure staffing needs are met, whether because of unexpected shortages or due to planned cover, the use of locums is commonplace in many general practices. Our employment law partner, Croner, looks at steps you can take to ensure a positive locum experience. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... GP locum General practice GP
Articles and features 03/12/2019 What happens if I refuse to attend an inquest? Preview Article What happens if I refuse to attend an inquest? Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Doctors are under an obligation to co-operate with any coronial investigation, including attendance at an inquest if called to give evidence. Rachel Parker, case manager at Medical Protection, looks at the consequences of failing to attend an inquest Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Inquests
Press release 15/11/2019 Medical Protection response to GMC’s recommendations to support wellb... Preview Article Medical Protection response to GMC’s recommendations to support wellbeing Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Dr Rob Hendry, Head of Medical Services at Medical Protection responds to the GMC’s recommendations to support wellbeing. Read the statement here. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 15/11/2019 Existing Liabilities Scheme agreed for MPS general practice members i... Preview Article Existing Liabilities Scheme agreed for MPS general practice members in Wales Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Following extensive negotiations, Medical Protection Society (MPS) and the Welsh Government have reached an agreement that will ensure Medical Protection general practice members in Wales can turn to a state-backed scheme for help with clinical negligence claims no matter when in the future they become aware of a claim or how much that claim settles for. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 14/11/2019 Tackling stress Preview Article Tackling stress Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview The effects of stress are felt by thousands of health professionals. Here are our top tips on spotting the signs and dealing with stress. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Negotiating & influencing New Doctor Training & cpd Career planning Decision Making Competence
Articles and features 14/11/2019 Careful prescribing Preview Article Careful prescribing Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Prescribing should always set off hazard warning lights in your mind – learn what to look out for. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Career planning Anaesthetics
Press release 01/11/2019 72% of UK doctors facing ‘Superdoctor Syndrome’ Preview Article 72% of UK doctors facing ‘Superdoctor Syndrome’ Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Nearly three quarters of doctors surveyed in the UK say they will always come into work, even when they are too unwell, fatigued or stressed to be productive according to a leading medical protection organisation. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... burnout
Press release 28/10/2019 Senior clinicians appointed to lead Medical Protection Society Preview Article Senior clinicians appointed to lead Medical Protection Society Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Two leading clinicians, Dr Suzy Lishman CBE and Dr David Roytowski, have joined MPS Council, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience from across healthcare. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Council
Case report 11/10/2019 Fifteen years of urinary tract infections – what’s the cause? Preview Article Fifteen years of urinary tract infections – what’s the cause? Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview A patient re-presents with urinary tract infections over a 15-year period, and eventually makes a claim against the genitourinary consultant involved in her care. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Claims Casebook
Case report 11/10/2019 Forgotten blood test results: forgotten patient Preview Article Forgotten blood test results: forgotten patient Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Misplaced blood test results lead to a claim after a baby is left requiring a liver transplant. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Claims Casebook Communication
Case report 11/10/2019 A routine referral? Preview Article A routine referral? Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview When a routine optician appointment identifies papilloedema, Mrs T makes a claim against her GP for not giving her an earlier urgent referral. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Successful Defence Casebook Claims General practice
Case report 11/10/2019 A retained swab Preview Article A retained swab Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Basic safety checks were overlooked in this incident, which saw a claim against a consultant gynaecologist. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General Surgery Casebook Claims
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 Casebook Diagnosis General practice
Articles and features 08/10/2019 Follow the leader Preview Article Follow the leader Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Dr Leila Touil and Dr Yasmin Ahmed-Little call all junior doctors to rise to the leadership challenge. Here they show you how. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Negotiating & influencing Career planning Training & cpd Decision Making New Doctor Competence
Articles and features 03/10/2019 A day in the life of a trainee in emergency surgery Preview Article A day in the life of a trainee in emergency surgery Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Thinking of a career in emergency general surgery? Read Dr Mike Davies' account of working in ESGU. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... New Doctor Career planning General Surgery Emergency Medicine Competence Professionalism