Press release 03/05/2017 Public urge Government to do more to reduce spending of NHS funds on... Preview Article Public urge Government to do more to reduce spending of NHS funds on lawyer fees Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Three quarters of the public (75 per cent) want Government to do more to reduce the amount of money lawyers are able to claim from the NHS in legal costs following clinical negligence cases, according to a YouGov survey. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... ENT
Press release 21/04/2017 Opportunity to deliver greater savings to NHS through legal fee cappi... Preview Article Opportunity to deliver greater savings to NHS through legal fee capping scheme should not be wasted Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Opportunity to deliver greater savings to NHS through legal fee capping scheme should not be wasted Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... ENT Claims
20/04/2017 Impact of the Personal Injury Discount Rate change on GPs Preview Article Impact of the Personal Injury Discount Rate change on GPs Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview We are extremely disappointed and concerned by the decision to reduce the Personal Injury Discount Rate so significantly. This decision will increase the cost of settling future loss claims against our members at a time when the cost of clinical negligence is already at a worryingly high level. Read more Article contains Text
20/04/2017 GP Indemnity Support Scheme Preview Article GP Indemnity Support Scheme Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview NHS England has announced a scheme to help GPs cover the cost of their professional protection for the next two years. The money is being paid directly to practices and the first payment has already been made. Read below for details on NHS England's scheme. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... ENT
20/04/2017 New GMC Confidentiality guidance: what you need to know Preview Article New GMC Confidentiality guidance: what you need to know Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview The GMC has revised its Confidentiality guidance and this will come into force on 25 April 2017. Medicolegal Adviser Dr Rachel Birch explains what doctors need to know about the changes Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... ENT Confidentiality Data Protection
10/04/2017 Complaints Handling Procedure – NHS Scotland Preview Article Complaints Handling Procedure – NHS Scotland Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Medical Protection understands that handling complaints can be complex and stressful. It requires time and commitment when individuals may be feeling vulnerable. Investing time and getting it right can help resolve issues quickly and avoid escalation. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Scotland ENT
Press release 31/03/2017 Commenting on the amendment to the NHS Standard Contract which will p... Preview Article Commenting on the amendment to the NHS Standard Contract which will prevent law firms from operating from or touting for business in NHS premises from 2017/18 Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Dr Pallavi Bradshaw, Senior Medicolegal Adviser at the Medical Protection Society, said: “This is a positive step - the NHS paid out £1.5bn in clinical negligence costs in 2015/16, with legal costs accounting for 34 percent of that bill. In lower value claims it is not unusual to see lawyers' costs exceed the compensation awarded to claimants." Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... ENT
Press release 30/03/2017 Commenting on the consultation exploring changes to the framework whi... Preview Article Commenting on the consultation exploring changes to the framework which determines the Personal Injury Discount Rate Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Simon Kayll, CEO at the Medical Protection Society, comments on the consultation exploring changes to the framework which determines the Personal Injury Discount Rate Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism
Press release 28/03/2017 Commenting on the discount rate change in Scotland Preview Article Commenting on the discount rate change in Scotland Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Mr Simon Kayll, CEO at the Medical Protection Society, comments on the discount rate change in Scotland Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Scotland
Press release 22/03/2017 Commenting on the changes to the NHSLA announced by Health Secretary... Preview Article Commenting on the changes to the NHSLA announced by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Emma Hallinan, MPS Director of Claims Policy and Technical, said: “The NHS’s provision for clinical negligence claims has increased dramatically in recent years, so a fresh and more preventative approach to managing claims is timely, and will hopefully reduce the number of costly court cases." Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... ENT
Press release 20/03/2017 Commenting on a consultation launched today looking at protecting NHS... Preview Article Commenting on a consultation launched today looking at protecting NHS whistle-blowers from discrimination Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dr Pallavi Bradshaw, Senior Medicolegal Adviser at the Medical Protection Society Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... 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 Generic Medicine Investigations
15/03/2017 How to choose the career for you Preview Article How to choose the career for you Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Consultant gastroenterologist Dr Richard Shenderay shares his advice on choosing the right specialty and why he settled on gastroenterology. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Gastroenterology Competence Career planning
15/03/2017 GMC updates confidentiality guidance Preview Article GMC updates confidentiality guidance Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview The GMC has revised its guidance on confidentiality for all doctors practising in the UK Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism
Articles and features 15/03/2017 Dealing with complaints Preview Article Dealing with complaints Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Kirsty Plowman considers how complaints can affect you and offers tips for tackling any you may receive Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... New Doctor ENT
Articles and features 23/02/2017 How to... deal with trivial requests by patients Preview Article How to... deal with trivial requests by patients Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Medicolegal Adviser Dr Marika Davies explains how to maintain professionalism when dealing with trivial requests from patients Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Practice management
Masterclasses Risk management masterclass for general surgeons Preview Article Location: Various (Read more for further details) Close Preview Risk management masterclass for general surgeons As an experienced general surgeon you will know all about the risk of complaints and litigation. This masterclass can reduce your risk by developing your communication skills and teaching you a range of practical techniques to improve your patient interactions. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Complaints Claims Training & cpd Issues & conflict management Managing clinical risk Listen
Press release 14/02/2017 1 in 10 doctors offered Valentines card or gift from patient Preview Article 1 in 10 doctors offered Valentines card or gift from patient Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Around 10% of doctors and consultants in the UK (1 in 10) say they have been offered a Valentine’s Day card or gift from a patient during their career, according to a survey by a leading medical protection organisation. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism Managing clinical risk
09/02/2017 FAQ: Will MPS assist with other liability arising from my practice Preview Article FAQ: Will MPS assist with other liability arising from my practice Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview In addition to clinical negligence, will MPS assist with other liability arising from my practice? Read more
Press release 29/01/2017 Commenting on the Fixed Recoverable Costs consultation Preview Article Commenting on the Fixed Recoverable Costs consultation Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... ENT
Press release 24/01/2017 YouGov Survey: Communication a key trigger of GP complaints Preview Article YouGov Survey: Communication a key trigger of GP complaints Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview A YouGov survey of over 2,000 British adults has found that three of the top five reasons for having made a complaint about a GP, relate to poor communication and behaviour. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Complaints ENT
Press release 18/01/2017 MPS response to the GMC's guidance on consent Preview Article MPS response to the GMC's guidance on consent Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview The Medical Protection Society (MPS) welcomes the opportunity to respond to the General Medical Council’s (GMC) survey on its Consent guidance. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... ENT
Articles and features 24/12/2016 The healing power of saying “sorry” in healthcare Preview Article The healing power of saying “sorry” in healthcare Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview If I accidentally bump into someone and hurt them walking along the street, my immediate reaction is to say sorry, regardless of whether it was or wasn’t my fault. What happens when we place a similar analogy into a doctor/patient context? Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... ENT Managing clinical risk Record keeping
Press release 20/12/2016 Survey shows the value of saying “sorry” in healthcare Preview Article Survey shows the value of saying “sorry” in healthcare Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Doctors’ concerns about the implications of apologising to patients when things go wrong appear to be easing, according to research published by a leading medical protection organisation. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... ENT