13/12/2016 Top 5 apps for 2017 Preview Article Top 5 apps for 2017 Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dr Saba Tabish, an FY2 doctor in Wolverhampton, reviews five of the best apps for foundation doctors. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... ENT Professionalism
13/12/2016 Four months in Preview Article Four months in Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dr Peter Logan, an FY1 doctor working in the Midlands, reflects on the start of his journey as a foundation doctor. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism
Articles and features 13/12/2016 How do I reflect effectively? Preview Article How do I reflect effectively? Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Dr Mark Dinwoodie, Director of Education at Medical Protection, discusses the importance of reflection and Dr Ayaz Khalid, a foundation doctor, shares his top tips for reflective practice Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism New Doctor
Press release 09/12/2016 Medical Protection partners with Isle of Wight GP Federation Preview Article Medical Protection partners with Isle of Wight GP Federation Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Medical Protection and One Wight Health Limited (OWHL) GP Federation have formed a partnership offering GP practices access to advice, support, educational programmes and workshops that will help them meet local healthcare needs Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice General Practice members
17/11/2016 Mandatory reporting - should doctors be policing our communities? Preview Article Mandatory reporting - should doctors be policing our communities? Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Trust sits at the heart of the doctor-patient relationship – it is fundamental. I for one have discussed issues with my GP which I would never dream of discussing with friends and family, and as a doctor myself, have been at the receiving end of equally personal and confidential information from patients. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine Paediatrics Managing clinical risk
News and updates 10/11/2016 MPS ranked in the top 10 in the UK for customer service by ICMI Preview Article MPS ranked in the top 10 in the UK for customer service by ICMI Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview MPS’s commitment to providing world class service to members is recognised for a second year by the ICMI awards for excellence in customer service. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... ENT
Press release 02/11/2016 MPS Member Operations team in the Top 10 for customer service Preview Article MPS Member Operations team in the Top 10 for customer service Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview The Member Operations team has been recognised as one of the top 10 companies in the UK for customer service by The International Customer Management Institute. MPS, the world’s leading provider of protection for doctors, dentists and other healthcare professionals has been ranked number eight in the UK for customer service. This is the second year in a row that MPS has featured in the Top 50 Companies for Customer Service. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 27/10/2016 Commenting on the GMC’s State of Medical Education and Practice in th... Preview Article Commenting on the GMC’s State of Medical Education and Practice in the UK report Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview The GMC is right to acknowledge the 'state of unease in the profession’- patient expectations are changing and GPs are more likely to be sued now than ever before. It is important to strike a balance between holding doctors to account and reducing unnecessary pressures. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Complaints ENT
News and updates 17/10/2016 Risk alert: Advice on administering flu vaccinations Preview Article Risk alert: Advice on administering flu vaccinations Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Several members have contacted us with queries regarding flu vaccinations; primarily which practice colleagues can administer these, and what safeguarding should be in place if so. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice
Articles and features 17/10/2016 'Dr Google' in the patient chair Preview Article 'Dr Google' in the patient chair Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview There is no escaping the fact that ‘Dr Google’ is becoming more and more influential in GP consultations. At Medical Protection, we commissioned a YouGov online survey of 2021 British adults to look at the pros and cons of seeking medical advice from the internet. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record keeping Managing clinical risk
14/10/2016 Challenging the GMC Preview Article Challenging the GMC Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Medical Protection is calling on the GMC to halt plans to expand their register. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... ENT Professionalism
14/10/2016 Ask the expert - speaking up about ethical behaviour Preview Article Ask the expert - speaking up about ethical behaviour Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dr Marika Davies, a medicolegal adviser, solves your dilemma around speaking up about unethical behaviour. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... ENT Professionalism
News and updates 14/10/2016 Delays on applications to the National Performers List Preview Article Delays on applications to the National Performers List Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview We are aware that some members who have recently qualified as GPs are experiencing delays in their application to have their status amended on the National Performers List. This is leading to some confusion as to whether they can continue to work while waiting for their status to be changed. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... ENT
Press release 13/10/2016 Almost one in two (47%) use ‘Dr Google’ before GP consultations Preview Article Almost one in two (47%) use ‘Dr Google’ before GP consultations Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview A YouGov online survey has revealed that almost half of the public (47%) has searched online for their symptoms and / or possible diagnosis before visiting their GP. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 23/09/2016 MPS response to the GMC’s consultation on the UK List of Registered M... Preview Article MPS response to the GMC’s consultation on the UK List of Registered Medical Practitioners development Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview MPS used the consultation to make the point that the GMC’s ambition should be for information held on the register to be fully up-to-date, accurate, and dependable. This is the register’s core purpose and current function, and should remain so. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... ENT
14/09/2016 For the record… Preview Article For the record… Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview The importance of good, clear and thorough medical records cannot be underestimated - not only do they ensure the smooth running of your day-to-day life in practice; they might prove invaluable in the event of a claim. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record keeping
Press release 08/09/2016 MPS shares NHS England’s concerns about the cost of clinical negligence Preview Article MPS shares NHS England’s concerns about the cost of clinical negligence Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview The Medical Protection Society (MPS) shares concerns raised by NHS England’s Director of Commissioning, Rosamond Roughton, at the 2016 Health and Care Innovation Expo today about the rising cost of clinical negligence and the impact that this is having on the profession Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... ENT
18/08/2016 Thrown in at the deep end Preview Article Thrown in at the deep end Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dr Sarah Green shares her experience of working in New Zealand Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism Generic Medicine Career planning
18/08/2016 Decisions, Decisions Preview Article Decisions, Decisions Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Professor Allan Gaw, from the National Institute for Health Research - Clinical Research Network, shares his top ten tips for making effective decisions. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine Career planning Competence
Articles and features 18/08/2016 My first day on the wards Preview Article My first day on the wards Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dr Rachel Thomas reflects on the memories of her first day as a F1 doctor Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine Career planning Professionalism
News and updates 17/08/2016 Risk alert: Digital solution to sending third-party reports Preview Article Risk alert: Digital solution to sending third-party reports Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Several practices have recently contacted us for advice on a new software program called iGPR (or Intelligent GP Reporting). It is a tool that works with all clinical providers to produce and send third-party reports, such as those requested by insurance companies. Read more Article contains Text
Factsheet 01/08/2016 Dealing with non-compliant patients - Scotland Preview Article Dealing with non-compliant patients - Scotland Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview “Respect for the autonomous choices of persons runs as deep in common morality as any principle.” – TL Beauchamp and JF Childress, Principles of Biomedical Ethics (2001) Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing clinical risk Scotland Listen Issues & conflict management Generic Medicine Patients
Factsheet 29/07/2016 Use of social media - England Preview Article Use of social media - England Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview The General Medical Council (GMC) guidelines Doctors’ use of social media establish the standards expected from every doctor practising in the UK. The guide details the principles of conduct for using social media and explains how doctors can put these principles into practice. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Reputation management England Ethics Generic Medicine
Press release 28/07/2016 Medical Protection supports extra funding for indemnity costs Preview Article Medical Protection supports extra funding for indemnity costs Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Simon Kayll responds to the Department of Health and NHS Englands GP Indemnity Review. Read more Article contains Text