Articles and features 11/03/2022 Commentary: A case of wrongful conception Preview Article Commentary: A case of wrongful conception Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Beth Walker, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, analyses a recent case and looks at what it means for clinicians Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Claims Prescribing General practice
Articles and features 10/01/2022 Can I provide advice or prescribe medication to family and friends? Preview Article Can I provide advice or prescribe medication to family and friends? Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Gabrielle Pendlebury, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at this increasingly common dilemma Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Prescribing GMC
Articles and features 07/09/2021 Who are the GMC? Preview Article Who are the GMC? Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks in detail at the work of the regulator, and how Medical Protection can assist in any cases brought before them. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Complaints Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service General Medical Council GMC Professionalism MPTS
Articles and features 08/06/2021 Prescribing for a friend: a doctor’s story Preview Article Prescribing for a friend: a doctor’s story Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... GMC Prescribing
Case report 07/06/2021 Pregnancy while taking isotretinoin Preview Article Pregnancy while taking isotretinoin Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview A patient asks GP Dr C to keep her pregnancy secret from her dermatologist. What are Dr C’s obligations to disclose this information? She contacts Medical Protection for advice. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Dermatology Confidentiality Prescribing Consent GP
Articles and features 04/06/2021 Remote handovers with colleagues: reducing the risks Preview Article Remote handovers with colleagues: reducing the risks Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Sarah Coope, Senior Medical Educator at Medical Protection, looks at the gaps in information, misunderstandings and assumptions that can increase the risk of errors, conflict and complaints Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communication Conflict management Complaints Assessments
Articles and features 04/06/2021 Complaints and COVID-19 Preview Article Complaints and COVID-19 Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Emma Davies, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic has driven an increase in patient complaints Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Complaints GMC COVID-19 Patient experience Teleconsultation Telemedicine
Articles and features 19/04/2021 A spoonful of sugar…understanding medication errors Preview Article A spoonful of sugar…understanding medication errors Time to read article: 9 mins () ★ Close Preview As the GMC updates its prescribing guidance, Dr Sophie Haroon, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at some common causes of claims and provides advice on avoiding the pitfalls Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... GMC Prescribing
Articles and features 08/02/2021 Why do patients complain? Preview Article Why do patients complain? Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Patients can make a complaint about any aspect of the medical care they receive. Find out about some common reasons for patient complaints. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Complaints Medicine student
Articles and features 05/02/2021 The Six C's: Common risks for new doctors (and how to avoid them) Preview Article The Six C's: Common risks for new doctors (and how to avoid them) Time to read article: 10 mins () ★ Close Preview Clinical records, consent, confidentiality, communication, competence, and prescribing - what medical students and junior doctors need to know about these common medicolegal risk areas and how to avoid them. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Confidentiality Prescribing Competence Consent Communication Record keeping
Articles and features 21/01/2021 Surviving Medical School: Fitness to practise panels Preview Article Surviving Medical School: Fitness to practise panels Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Hopefully it will never happen to you, but it’s good to know what to expect if you ever need to appear before a fitness to practise panel. Here we explain why they happen, how to prepare, and the possible consequences for your medical career. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism GMC Complaints
Case report 13/11/2020 Partnership dispute leads to disciplinary investigation Preview Article Partnership dispute leads to disciplinary investigation Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview A GP faces suspension after her partner reports her for deficient clinical performance following a dispute. This case report looks at how MPS provided long-term support to the member, enabling her to return to practice. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice Casebook Complaints
Articles and features 16/09/2020 COVID-19: Delayed referrals and medicolegal disputes Preview Article COVID-19: Delayed referrals and medicolegal disputes Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr James Thorpe, Senior Medical Educator at Medical Protection, looks at why the UK Government should prioritise the clearing of referrals backlogs due to COVID-19 Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Complaints Claims GMC
Case report 05/06/2020 Nitrofurantoin complication goes to trial Preview Article Nitrofurantoin complication goes to trial Time to read article: 7 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Claims Casebook Prescribing General practice
Articles and features 16/03/2020 COVID-19 and remote consultations – how we can help Preview Article COVID-19 and remote consultations – how we can help Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview This article outlines our advice and guidance regarding the safety and suitability of remote consulting – also known as telemedicine. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Treatment Planning
Articles and features 16/08/2019 Can your practice staff also be your patients? Preview Article Can your practice staff also be your patients? Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Situations where a doctor is both an employer and the treating clinician of a patient are problematic and should be avoided. Sarah Pickering, advisory case manager at Medical Protection, looks at a recent query from the advice line Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice Confidentiality Prescribing
Articles and features 12/08/2019 A week in the life of an F2 working in a hospice Preview Article A week in the life of an F2 working in a hospice Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Beatrice Baiden shares her experiences of working in palliative care. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Competence Training & cpd Professionalism Managing clinical risk Career planning New Doctor
Case report 29/05/2019 Video: A Nitrofurantoin Problem Preview Article Video: A Nitrofurantoin Problem Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview A doctor's failure to link raised ALT levels with a patient's use of nitrofurantoin led to a complaint being brought against them. Watch this short video to find out how the situation arose and advice Medical Protection gave. Read more Article contains Video Tagged in... Prescribing Complaints Casebook Competence Communication Claims
Articles and features 21/05/2019 A potted history of medicine Preview Article A potted history of medicine Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Throughout history, doctors have treated patients, and doctors have made mistakes. We delve deep into the past to see what doctors used to get away with Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Diagnosis Complaints
Case report 09/04/2019 Video: Failure to act on lower back pain Preview Article Video: Failure to act on lower back pain Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview In this video, we look at how red flags for cauda equina syndrome were missed by both GP and hospital, leading to a costly claim. Read more Article contains Video Tagged in... Complaints Claims Communication Diagnosis
Case report 14/03/2019 Video - Strong record keeping - strong defence Preview Article Video - Strong record keeping - strong defence Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Ms Q experienced a surgical complication while under the care of Dr G. In this video, find out how Medical Protection supported Dr G when Ms Q pursued a claim and made a complaint to the Medical Council. Read more Article contains Video Tagged in... Claims Complaints Consent Competence Compliance Record keeping
Case report 08/02/2019 Problems arise from spinal anaesthesia Preview Article Problems arise from spinal anaesthesia Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview A 45-year-old woman underwent an abdominal hysterectomy for fibroids. The consultant anaesthetist induced general anaesthesia before performing a spinal anaesthetic at L3/4. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Obstetrics & Gynaecology Complaints Competence Claims Anaesthetics
Articles and features 07/01/2019 When patients miss appointments – should DNA mean Does Need Appointment? Preview Article When patients miss appointments – should DNA mean Does Need Appointment? Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview When patients fail to attend an appointment, it can be hugely frustrating for a number of reasons. It is also very costly, according to recent NHS England data that suggests up to 15 million general practice appointments are being wasted each year – at an estimated cost to the NHS of £216 million. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... System Errors General practice Managing clinical risk
Factsheet 19/12/2018 NHS Complaints Procedure - Wales Preview Article NHS Complaints Procedure - Wales Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview The regulations on NHS complaints in Wales are designed to make complaints handling open and accountable, fair and proportionate, and patient-focused. The emphasis is on resolving concerns in a timely fashion, openly and honestly, and a philosophy of “investigate once, investigate well”. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Wales Ethics Professionalism Complaints