Case report 30/11/2022 Equipment shortage and a delayed reaction Preview Article Equipment shortage and a delayed reaction Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Dermatologist Dr V faces a claim after the death of his patient. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... adverse outcomes procedures Negligence Consent patient safety Communication
Case report 30/11/2022 Multidisciplinary care leads to inquest Preview Article Multidisciplinary care leads to inquest Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview GP Dr S is called before the coroner after the death of a 13-year-old patient. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... bariatrics Inquests patient safety
Case report 30/11/2022 Cumulative errors leads to a difficult birth Preview Article Cumulative errors leads to a difficult birth Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview A difficult birth leads to a claim for obstetrician Dr A. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Handovers adverse outcomes Record keeping Communication procedures
Case report 30/11/2022 Mismanagement of diagnostic injections risks cord damage Preview Article Mismanagement of diagnostic injections risks cord damage Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Pain consultant Dr M learns a difficult lesson on adopting multiple roles. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... patient safety Professionalism Diagnosis procedures adverse outcomes
Case report 30/11/2022 An application for assisted suicide Preview Article An application for assisted suicide Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview GP Dr T requests advice when his patient asks for their medical records. By Ibrar Mahmood, Case Manager at Medical Protection. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communication assisted suicide patient safety Ethics
Press release 21/11/2022 Leading organisations in medical defence and healthcare electives joi... Preview Article Leading organisations in medical defence and healthcare electives join forces Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
IMG Articles and features 18/11/2022 How to find your first NHS job as an IMG Preview Article How to find your first NHS job as an IMG Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview If you are looking for your first job as an IMG doctor in the UK, Dr Kimberley Tan from The Savvy IMG has some tips to help you succeed. Read more Article contains Text
Case report 14/11/2022 Fatal outcome after chest drain error Preview Article Fatal outcome after chest drain error Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Mrs A, was admitted for a triple coronary artery bypass graft operation for her NSTEMI. She had a past medical history of thoracic (T9-T10) spinal fusion for fractures secondary to a viral illness more than 20 years ago. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing clinical risk Medical Records General Surgery
09/11/2022 Consultation response to the Welsh Government proposals on mandatory... Preview Article Consultation response to the Welsh Government proposals on mandatory reporting Time to read article: 7 mins Close Preview MPS response to the Welsh government consultation on proposals for primary legislation in mandatory reporting Read more Article contains Text PDF
Articles and features 07/11/2022 Ask the expert: online patient records Preview Article Ask the expert: online patient records Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview From summer 2022 GP patients in England have been able to have fuller access to their records through the NHS App. Sarah Baggot, Case Manager at Medical Protection, outlines the process and provides practical advice. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Confidentiality Consent Ethics Record keeping Communication
Articles and features 07/11/2022 Parental disagreements over a child patient Preview Article Parental disagreements over a child patient Time to read article: 7 mins Close Preview What happens when separated parents ask for medical information about their child? Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at this common query to our advice line. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Consent Ethics Record keeping Professionalism Capacity Communication
Articles and features 07/11/2022 Hidden devices – tackling the issue of recordings Preview Article Hidden devices – tackling the issue of recordings Time to read article: 6 mins Close Preview Julie Baylis, Case Manager at Medical Protection, looks at a dilemma which is becoming an increasingly pressing concern for clinicians in the ever-evolving digital era. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Confidentiality Consent Record keeping Professionalism Ethics Communication
Articles and features 07/11/2022 Challenging patients – what options are available? Preview Article Challenging patients – what options are available? Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Dr Emma Davies, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, offers some tips on managing challenging situations with patients. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communication Professionalism Complaints Difficult patients Ethics Wellbeing
Articles and features 07/11/2022 Pitfalls of social media Preview Article Pitfalls of social media Time to read article: 8 mins Close Preview Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at the dos and don’ts of social media use by medical professionals. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Ethics Confidentiality Social media Complaints Communication Professionalism
Articles and features 07/11/2022 Clinical Negligence Scheme for General Practice: Clearing up GP indem... Preview Article Clinical Negligence Scheme for General Practice: Clearing up GP indemnity Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Dr Dawn McGuire, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, provides this reminder on how GP indemnity works in England and Wales, following the 2019 introduction of the state-backed scheme. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... clinical neglience Clinical Negligence Scheme GP indemnity
Press release 02/11/2022 Much needed independent learning review into handling of Dr Arora cas... Preview Article Much needed independent learning review into handling of Dr Arora case welcomed Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
News and updates 28/10/2022 Medical Protection launches a new campaign aimed at supporting doctor... Preview Article Medical Protection launches a new campaign aimed at supporting doctors through menopause Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Patricia Canedo, Policy and Public Affairs Manager at Medical Protection, introduces Medical Protection's new campaign which aims at supporting doctors and healthcare professionals through menopause. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Wellbeing Menopause
Press release 25/10/2022 Female doctors must be better supported through menopause to avoid ex... Preview Article Female doctors must be better supported through menopause to avoid exodus Time to read article: 7 mins Close Preview Female doctors must be well supported through the menopause to reduce the risk of a potential exodus of passionate and skilled clinicians from the workforce, according to Medical Protection. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Wellbeing burnout
Articles and features 21/10/2022 What can the Medical Examiner service do for you? Preview Article What can the Medical Examiner service do for you? Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Dr Emma Davies, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at how the Medical Examiner system works and key changes taking place in April 2023. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... medical reports Ethics Professionalism medical examiners
20/10/2022 Consultation response to the LCJC proposals on Clinical Negligence Pr... Preview Article Consultation response to the LCJC proposals on Clinical Negligence Practice Directions Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview MPS response to the Lady Chief Justice Council (LCJC) consultation on Clinical Negligence Practice Directions (County Court) Read more Article contains Text PDF
IMG Articles and features 13/10/2022 Providing excellent patient care as an IMG Preview Article Providing excellent patient care as an IMG Time to read article: 6 mins Close Preview No matter where you work in the world, in medicine delivering excellent patient care is a priority. Therefore, clinicians need to understand the things that matter most to people about their care. Guidelines on delivering care may vary between countries but in the UK, many patient complaints are the result of unmet expectations that, if managed properly, could have been avoided. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... IMG
IMG Articles and features 13/10/2022 Understanding the pitfalls of corridor consultations as an IMG Preview Article Understanding the pitfalls of corridor consultations as an IMG Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview So-called 'corridor' consultations present a number of potential ethical dilemmas for doctors which can cause future problems. Dr Raza discusses when and how they are best avoided. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... IMG
IMG Articles and features 13/10/2022 Deciding between SHO and registrar for your first IMG job in the NHS Preview Article Deciding between SHO and registrar for your first IMG job in the NHS Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview The first few months in the UK can be a steep learning curve with lots of new processes to learn and adapt to. Dr Omar Alam shares why he believes taking an SHO role for just a few months will give you the best start working in the UK. Read more Article contains Text
IMG Articles and features 13/10/2022 Obstacles to GMC registration for IMGs and how to overcome them Preview Article Obstacles to GMC registration for IMGs and how to overcome them Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview GMC registration is essential if you want to work as a doctor in the UK, but sometimes unexpected difficulties can arise. Dr Kimberley Tan from The Savvy IMG looks at some common problems and what you can do about them. Read more