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... Competence Professionalism Training & cpd Career planning Decision Making Negotiating & influencing
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... Casebook Claims
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... Communication Casebook Claims
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... General practice Successful Defence Claims Casebook
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 Claims Casebook
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... Casebook Record keeping 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... Career planning Decision Making Training & cpd Competence Professionalism Negotiating & influencing
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 Competence Career planning General Surgery Professionalism Emergency Medicine
Articles and features 03/10/2019 How to work in anaesthetics Preview Article How to work in anaesthetics Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Wondering what it's like to be an Anaesthetist? Dr Aidan O'Donnell and Dr Chris MacDonald provide an insight into what it's all about. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Career planning Anaesthetics Professionalism
Case report 01/10/2019 The GP harassed by a patient Preview Article The GP harassed by a patient Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice Patients
Case report 01/10/2019 Alleged missed case of ovarian cancer goes to trial Preview Article Alleged missed case of ovarian cancer goes to trial Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Radiology Successful Defence Claims
Case report 01/10/2019 Could it be cauda equina? Preview Article Could it be cauda equina? Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Claims Neurology & Neurosurgery
Case report 01/10/2019 A rare diagnosis that seemed common Preview Article A rare diagnosis that seemed common Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Claims General practice Diagnosis
Case report 01/10/2019 A troublesome lump Preview Article A troublesome lump Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice Successful Defence Claims
Case report 01/10/2019 Fatal heart attack leads to multiple jeopardy Preview Article Fatal heart attack leads to multiple jeopardy Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Claims Inquests
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... Claims Record keeping Neurology & Neurosurgery Consent Casebook
Press release 29/09/2019 Urgent action needed to tackle burnout endemic in healthcare Preview Article Urgent action needed to tackle burnout endemic in healthcare Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview In its response to the Professional Standards Authority’s (PSA) annual review of the regulator, MPS says more urgent action is needed, through a “simple and swift legislative measure”. Read more Article contains Text
Case report 20/09/2019 Accidental anaesthetic awareness Preview Article Accidental anaesthetic awareness Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview A patient makes a claim against an anaesthetist member following intra-operative accidental awareness, which she alleged resulted in psychiatric injury. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Claims Anaesthetics Record keeping Casebook
Case report 17/09/2019 A problematic knee replacement Preview Article A problematic knee replacement Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview A case study looking at post-surgery complications. It is important to acknowledge patient dissatisfaction and agree a plan for ongoing care. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Orthopaedics