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... Professionalism ENT
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... Generic Medicine Professionalism 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... Career planning Professionalism Generic Medicine
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 Issues & conflict management Patients Listen Scotland Generic Medicine
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... Ethics England Generic Medicine Reputation management
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
Press release 22/07/2016 Clinical negligence claims will now cost public purse a staggering £5... Preview Article Clinical negligence claims will now cost public purse a staggering £56.1bn Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview The NHS Litigation Authority has estimated that £56.1bn will be needed to cover known and future claims for clinical negligence for past patient care. Read more Article contains Text
Factsheet 14/07/2016 Use of social media - Scotland Preview Article Use of social media - Scotland 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. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Ethics Generic Medicine Reputation management
Factsheet 14/07/2016 Use of social media - Northern Ireland Preview Article Use of social media - Northern Ireland 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. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine Northern Ireland Reputation management Ethics
Articles and features 14/07/2016 Advice on applying for funding for your elective Preview Article Advice on applying for funding for your elective Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Read about a members experience on applying for funding for your elective. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Medicine student Career planning
Articles and features 14/07/2016 Top 10 things to consider when planning an elective Preview Article Top 10 things to consider when planning an elective Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview When planning your elective, its essential to stay organised and have the right measures in place to help make your experience as stress free as possible. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Career planning Medicine student
Factsheet 27/06/2016 Mental Capacity Act 2005 – Assessing capacity Preview Article Mental Capacity Act 2005 – Assessing capacity Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview The Mental Capacity Act states that a person lacks capacity if they are unable to make a specific decision, at a specific time, because of an impairment of, or disturbance, in the functioning of mind or brain. This factsheet sets out the things to look for when assessing the capacity of a patient. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Compliance Wales Generic Medicine England Ethics
Factsheet 27/06/2016 Mental Capacity Act 2005 – General principles - England and Wales Preview Article Mental Capacity Act 2005 – General principles - England and Wales Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview The Mental Capacity Act 2005 (the Act) aims to protect people who lack capacity, and maximise their ability to make decisions or participate in decision-making. The Act is underpinned by five statutory principles. This factsheet sets out these principles and how they should be applied. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Ethics Wales Managing clinical risk England Generic Medicine
Prescription for Risk – A prescribing workshop for nurses Preview Article Prescription for Risk – A prescribing workshop for nurses Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview This workshop has been developed to help nurses who are working in specialist roles to increase awareness of the potential for things to go wrong and to practice safely, particularly with regards to prescribing. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Wales Scotland Prescribing General Surgery System Errors Training & cpd
Factsheet 31/05/2016 Parental responsibility - Northern Ireland Preview Article Parental responsibility - Northern Ireland Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Parental responsibility is a legal term which refers to all the rights, duties, powers, responsibilities and authority which a parent of a child has in relation to the child and his/ her property. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine Managing clinical risk Ethics Northern Ireland
News and updates 30/05/2016 Risk alert: Reporting cases of FGM Preview Article Risk alert: Reporting cases of FGM Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview We have recently received several enquiries from members regarding their responsibilities when reporting cases of FGM in general practice. Read our action points for GP practices. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice