NHS Acq case studies 26/06/2023 Case study: Medical Protection offers advice to a consultant psychiat... Preview Article Case study: Medical Protection offers advice to a consultant psychiatrist about an inquest Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview The case involves an NHS consultant who was worried that the Trust would not support them at an inquest. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Investigations Inquests Consultant
NHS Acq case studies 26/06/2023 Case study: Criminal case dismissed thanks to Medical Protection disc... Preview Article Case study: Criminal case dismissed thanks to Medical Protection discretion Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview The value of discretionary indemnity is highlighted in this criminal case which was investigated overseas. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... discretion Diagnosis Consultant Investigations
NHS Acq case studies 26/06/2023 Case study: Reassuring our members after their Good Samaritan act du... Preview Article Case study: Reassuring our members after their Good Samaritan act during a public emergency Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview After reflecting on the care they had provided in an emergency, three consultants contact Medical Protection for advice. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Consultant
NHS Acq case studies 26/06/2023 Case study: A consultant surgeon turns to Medical Protection when ele... Preview Article Case study: A consultant surgeon turns to Medical Protection when elective work is criticised Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview An experienced vascular surgeon is shaken when three recent deaths ignite an MHPS investigation. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Wellbeing Professionalism Consultant Investigations MHPS Claims
Case report 26/06/2023 Case study: Medical Protection representation at an inquest Preview Article Case study: Medical Protection representation at an inquest Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview When Mr David Atkinson*, a consultant upper GI surgeon from Leeds, was asked to provide a statement to the coroner, he contacted Medical Protection for support and guidance. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Inquests GMC
Case report 26/06/2023 Case study: Doctor’s alcohol dependency leads to a letter from the GMC Preview Article Case study: Doctor’s alcohol dependency leads to a letter from the GMC Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dr Ellen Walcott, a Consultant Geriatrician from Bristol*, was involved in a road traffic accident after driving under the influence of alcohol. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Wellbeing Professionalism GMC
Case report 26/06/2023 Case study: Assistance following allegation of sexual assault Preview Article Case study: Assistance following allegation of sexual assault Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Medical Protection supported Dr Sanderson* who called the 24-hour advice line after being excluded from work following a serious complaint from a patient. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communication Consent Professionalism patient safety Record keeping
NHS Acq case studies 26/06/2023 Case study: Paediatrician’s conduct is called into question by patien... Preview Article Case study: Paediatrician’s conduct is called into question by patient’s parents Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dr O’Hare contacted Medical Protection when she received a complaint from a patient’s parents regarding her conduct. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Investigations GMC Complaints Consultant
NHS Acq case studies 26/06/2023 Case study: Consultant seeks Medical Protection representation follow... Preview Article Case study: Consultant seeks Medical Protection representation following patient complaint Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview A consultant relies on Medical Protection representation when a complaint to the GMC occurs. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Expert Reports Record keeping GMC Consultant Investigations Complaints
Press release 22/06/2023 Staff shortages and referral waiting list fuelling abuse against doctors Preview Article Staff shortages and referral waiting list fuelling abuse against doctors Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
IMG Articles and features 20/06/2023 Creating a CV to help you land an NHS job Preview Article Creating a CV to help you land an NHS job Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview In the UK, it’s common practice to provide a curriculum vitae – or CV for short – as part of the recruitment process when applying for a job. If you’re new to the idea of a CV, here’s a little about how to write one, the headings and information to include, and why a professional CV is important for all doctors. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... IMG
IMG Articles and features 20/06/2023 Everything you need to know about visas and UK immigration Preview Article Everything you need to know about visas and UK immigration Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview If you’re an international medical graduate (IMG) considering coming to the UK to practise, you’ll first need permission from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to do so. Medical Protection provides an overview of the UK visa process. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... IMG
Press release 12/06/2023 19 healthcare leaders urge Government to strip GMC of power to appeal... Preview Article 19 healthcare leaders urge Government to strip GMC of power to appeal fitness to practise decisions Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Press release 05/06/2023 Medical Protection proud to achieve Menopause Friendly Accreditation Preview Article Medical Protection proud to achieve Menopause Friendly Accreditation Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
02/06/2023 Consultation response to the PSA strategic plan 2023-2026 Preview Article Consultation response to the PSA strategic plan 2023-2026 Time to read article: 12 mins Close Preview MPS response to the the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) on their strategic plan for 2023-2026 Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 31/05/2023 Why should you join Medical Protection as a medical student? Preview Article Why should you join Medical Protection as a medical student? Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dr Caroline Osborne-White, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, explains why it is worth joining the world’s leading medical defence organisation as early as possible in your medical career. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... medical student students
Press release 17/05/2023 Survey reveals toll of staff shortages on doctors’ mental health Preview Article Survey reveals toll of staff shortages on doctors’ mental health Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
16/05/2023 Consultation response to the DHSC regulating anaesthesia associates a... Preview Article Consultation response to the DHSC regulating anaesthesia associates and physician associates Time to read article: 28 mins Close Preview MPS response to the Department of Health and Social Care consultation on 'Regulating anaesthesia associates and physician associates' Read more Article contains Text
Case report 02/05/2023 An example of a Good Samaritan act by a medical student Preview Article An example of a Good Samaritan act by a medical student Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview A medical student contacts Medical Protection after they assist in the aftermath of a road traffic collision. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... medical student student
Press release 28/04/2023 Urgent reform urged as doctors under investigation report suicidal th... Preview Article Urgent reform urged as doctors under investigation report suicidal thoughts and quitting medicine Time to read article: 6 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 18/04/2023 The crucial role of SAS doctors Preview Article The crucial role of SAS doctors Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Karen Ellison, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, talks from their own experience as working as a SAS-grade urogynecologist, about the continued undervaluing of specialty doctors and specialist grade doctors in the medical workforce. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Specialty Training GP SAS
Press release 29/03/2023 Global patient safety and wellbeing research initiative invites grant... Preview Article Global patient safety and wellbeing research initiative invites grant applications Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
IMG Articles and features 02/03/2023 Professional development and managing your risk as an IMG Preview Article Professional development and managing your risk as an IMG Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Medical Protection can help you combat the challenges you face as a healthcare professional working in the UK and throughout your career. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... IMG
IMG Articles and features 02/03/2023 The facts about indemnity and medical defence organisations for IMGs Preview Article The facts about indemnity and medical defence organisations for IMGs Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Understanding what indemnity is and why you need to join a medical defence organisation (MDO) as a doctor in the UK. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... IMG