Dr Lucy Hanington, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, stresses the importance of having a diverse pool of medical experts to call on.

A medical student considers their early learnings from medical school so far and what they wish they had been told to consider when starting their gruelling studies.

Nearly half of healthcare professionals in the UK (46%) say their mental health is worse now than it was during the pandemic, and three quarters (75%) feel the Government is not doing enough to help healthcare professionals with mental health issues.

When a specialty trainee was asked to self-refer to the GMC after his conduct outside clinical work, Medical Protection provided support and guidance.

Both legislation and the GMC’s guidance emphasise that doctors should presume that adults have the capacity to consent to or refuse a proposed treatment unless it can be established that they lack that capacity.

Consent is an individualised process based on respect – it is more than a signature on a form, says medicolegal adviser Dr Gordon McDavid

General practice is under increasing strain, causing greater pressure on the whole practice team. Sam McCaffrey explores the greatest causes of stress amongst practice managers, and offers tips on how to increase resilience and avoid burnout.

An NHS consultant becomes involved in a Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB) investigation.

The case involves an NHS consultant who was worried that the Trust would not support them at an inquest.

The value of discretionary indemnity is highlighted in this criminal case which was investigated overseas.

After reflecting on the care they had provided in an emergency, three consultants contact Medical Protection for advice.

An experienced vascular surgeon is shaken when three recent deaths ignite an MHPS investigation.

Dr O’Hare contacted Medical Protection when she received a complaint from a patient’s parents regarding her conduct.

A consultant relies on Medical Protection representation when a complaint to the GMC occurs.

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.

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.