Oncoplastic breast surgeon Dr M is investigated after a late diagnosis of breast cancer.

Dermatologist Dr V faces a claim after the death of his patient.

Medical Protection steps in when the police investigate an allegation of sexual assault during a vaginal examination.

GP Dr S is called before the coroner after the death of a 13-year-old patient.

A difficult birth leads to a claim for obstetrician Dr A.

Pain consultant Dr M learns a difficult lesson on adopting multiple roles.

GP Dr T requests advice when his patient asks for their medical records. By Ibrar Mahmood, Case Manager at Medical Protection.

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.

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.”

We defend consultant surgeon Dr R after a negligence claim from patient Mr P.

Ms D, a 60-year-old woman, underwent a total hip replacement under the care of consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr R.

Ophthalmologist Dr L is accused of failing to warn patient Mr M of the risks of corneal graft surgery.

A consultant faces an investigation following an allegation of sexual assault during a routine clinical examination. Dr Lucy Hanington, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, reports.

Dr Lucy Hanington, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, recalls a case in which an NHS consultant was called as ‘Interested Person’ by the coroner’s office.

Dr Lucy Hanington, Medicolegal Consultant, details a case which demonstrate how having separate representation via Medical Protection can help during inquest proceedings.

A road traffic accident reveals a doctor’s alcohol dependency and results in a self-referral to the GMC. By Dr Lucy Hanington, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection.

Eating disorders can be complex conditions for clinicians to manage. Dr Emma Davies, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at a case of anorexia that resulted in our member being called to an inquest.

An NHS consultant physician is the subject of a criminal and GMC investigation following the death of a patient with multiple organ failure. By Dr Beth Walker, medicolegal consultant at Medical Protection.