Press release 09/10/2024 Doctors advised to be cautious when asked to declare patients’ fit to... Preview Article Doctors advised to be cautious when asked to declare patients’ fit to run marathons Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Doctors advised to be cautious when asked to declare patients’ fit to run marathons Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism ENT
Articles and features 09/10/2024 Should I sign my patient's 'fitness to participate' form? Preview Article Should I sign my patient's 'fitness to participate' form? Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview GPs may be unsure about declaring patients fit to take part in physical events. Medical Protection provides advice on this common query. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Competence
News and updates 19/08/2024 Maintaining good care during collective action Preview Article Maintaining good care during collective action Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Medical Protection sets out guidance on factors that members will need to consider regarding GP collective action Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism Generic Medicine Career planning
10/04/2024 Raising concerns and whistleblowing Preview Article Raising concerns and whistleblowing Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview One of the most difficult situations faced by any clinician is when you are concerned that a colleague’s behaviour, health or professional performance may be placing patients at risk. This factsheet outlines your duty to raise concerns when patients may be at risk of harm. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Issues & conflict management Reputation management Ethics Professionalism Generic Medicine
NHS Acq case studies 04/07/2023 Case study: Specialty trainee’s personal conduct into question after... Preview Article Case study: Specialty trainee’s personal conduct into question after drug use Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview When a specialty trainee was asked to self-refer to the GMC after his conduct outside clinical work, Medical Protection provided support and guidance. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Investigations Ethics GMC Consultant Professionalism
Articles and features 29/06/2023 Consent and capacity Preview Article Consent and capacity Time to read article: 8 mins Close Preview Consent is an individualised process based on respect – it is more than a signature on a form, says medicolegal adviser Dr Gordon McDavid Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Consent Generic Medicine students Competence New Doctor Managing clinical risk
NHS Acq case studies 26/06/2023 Case study: A consultant surgeon turns to Medical Protection when ele... Preview Article Case study: A consultant surgeon turns to Medical Protection when elective work is criticised Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview An experienced vascular surgeon is shaken when three recent deaths ignite an MHPS investigation. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Consultant Professionalism MHPS Investigations Claims Wellbeing
Case report 26/06/2023 Case study: Doctor’s alcohol dependency leads to a letter from the GMC Preview Article Case study: Doctor’s alcohol dependency leads to a letter from the GMC Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dr Ellen Walcott, a Consultant Geriatrician from Bristol*, was involved in a road traffic accident after driving under the influence of alcohol. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism GMC Wellbeing
Case report 26/06/2023 Case study: Assistance following allegation of sexual assault Preview Article Case study: Assistance following allegation of sexual assault Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Medical Protection supported Dr Sanderson* who called the 24-hour advice line after being excluded from work following a serious complaint from a patient. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Consent Communication Record keeping Professionalism patient safety
NHS Acq case studies 15/02/2023 Case study: A request for advice after doctors encounter a road traff... Preview Article Case study: A request for advice after doctors encounter a road traffic accident Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Retired consultant Dr Gibbons* and his registrar daughter Dr Brinkley* contact Medical Protection when they receive a request from the Coroner for statements. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Competence Capacity Professionalism
NHS Acq case studies 15/02/2023 Case study: Medical Protection represents a consultant during a GMC a... Preview Article Case study: Medical Protection represents a consultant during a GMC and criminal investigation Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview In the absence of representation from the Trust, Dr Benson*, a consultant physician, contacted Medical Protection for support at a GMC investigation. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Investigations adverse outcomes Professionalism GMC Fitness to Practise Wellbeing
NHS Acq case studies 15/02/2023 Case study: When social media and the press question your skills or c... Preview Article Case study: When social media and the press question your skills or conduct Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Mr Ben Wozniak* calls on Medical Protection after social media posts criticise his abilities ahead of an inquest. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Wellbeing Professionalism Social media Communication Ethics
NHS Acq case studies 15/02/2023 Case study: Medical Protection offers advice and support when hospita... Preview Article Case study: Medical Protection offers advice and support when hospital shortages occur Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview NHS consultant Dr Bryony Shah* requests our advice on dealing with a hospital bed shortage during an NHS crisis. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Patient experience patient safety Professionalism Ethics
Articles and features 14/02/2023 Handling medical certificates Preview Article Handling medical certificates Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Dr Sarah Hull, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at a recent call to our advice line, where a GP was challenged over their support for a patient who said they were unfit to attend court. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... medical reports Professionalism Communication Record keeping
Case report 30/11/2022 Expert challenged over delayed diagnosis report Preview Article Expert challenged over delayed diagnosis report Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Oncoplastic breast surgeon Dr M is investigated after a late diagnosis of breast cancer. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Expert Reports Investigations patient safety Diagnosis procedures Professionalism
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... Diagnosis procedures Professionalism adverse outcomes patient safety
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... patient safety Communication Confidentiality Record keeping Ethics Consent
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... Communication Confidentiality Ethics Record keeping Consent Professionalism
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... Professionalism Patient expectations Wellbeing Ethics Complaints Communication
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... Social media Ethics patient safety Complaints Confidentiality Communication
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... Ethics Professionalism medical examiners medical reports
Articles and features 30/09/2022 Abortion Act amendments – what they mean for you Preview Article Abortion Act amendments – what they mean for you Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Dr Caroline Osborne-White and Dr Corina Lee, Medicolegal Consultants at Medical Protection, look at some recent changes to abortion law and what they mean for the professional expectations of clinicians Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism Ethics
Articles and features 21/09/2022 Meeting Competition and Markets Authority requirements: What you need... Preview Article Meeting Competition and Markets Authority requirements: What you need to know as a private consultant Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Consultants who undertake private practice have a legal duty to comply with competition legislation and that includes engaging with PHIN, the Private Healthcare Information Network. Medical Protection outlines your key responsibilities when doing so, including how PHIN can help. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Private Practice Professionalism Record keeping COVID-19
Factsheet 08/09/2022 Professional boundaries Preview Article Professional boundaries Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview The doctor−patient relationship is based on trust. The GMC’s Good Medical Practice section on professionalism says that good doctors are “honest and trustworthy, and act with integrity and within the law.” Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Investigations Professionalism Claims