Articles and features 11/08/2022 High profile patients Preview Article High profile patients Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview Treating high-profile patients can often present a unique set of medicolegal challenges and it is important that doctors protect themselves, as well as the patient. Dr Emma Green, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, discusses the common issues and sets out some advice Read more Article contains Text
Case report 11/08/2022 Abnormal blood results – alleged failure to follow up Preview Article Abnormal blood results – alleged failure to follow up Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Ms D, a 60-year-old woman, underwent a total hip replacement under the care of consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr R. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... hip replacement Missed diagnosis Orthopaedics
Articles and features 02/08/2022 What does 'safe space' mean for safety investigations in the NHS? Preview Article What does 'safe space' mean for safety investigations in the NHS? Time to read article: 6 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Sean Weaver, Deputy Medical Director, and Cassandra Cameron, Head of Policy and Strategy, from the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch, look towards the 2023 introduction of ‘safe space’ in England – and what this means for patient safety Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Investigations Patient experience patient safety Professionalism
Articles and features 02/08/2022 Breaching confidentiality: can doctors report a crime? Preview Article Breaching confidentiality: can doctors report a crime? Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Emma Green, medicolegal consultant at Medical Protection, recalls a harrowing experience encountering a violent patient and considers the impact on confidentiality when reporting criminal behaviour or assault. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Criminal acts Communication Wellbeing Confidentiality Professionalism Ethics
Articles and features 01/08/2022 Response to the review of Good Medical Practice Preview Article Response to the review of Good Medical Practice Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Medical Protection Society (MPS) has recently submitted our response to the review of Good medical practice carried out by the General Medical Council (GMC) . Read more Article contains Text
Case report 20/06/2022 Criminal case dismissed thanks to Medical Protection discretion Preview Article Criminal case dismissed thanks to Medical Protection discretion Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview A criminal investigation has been dismissed against a Medical Protection member, in a recent case that also underlined the value of our discretionary indemnity. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 06/04/2022 Considering the accidental storage of human tissue Preview Article Considering the accidental storage of human tissue Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview A consultant in England contacted the Medical Protection advice line after she found a human skeleton in her loft while in the process of moving house. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... skeleton HTA student medical student Human Tissue Authority
Articles and features 08/03/2022 Providing support to refugee healthcare workers Preview Article Providing support to refugee healthcare workers Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Medical Protection is proud to support the excellent work of a not-for-profit organisation in the north-west of England. Find out about REACHE North West and its work to help refugee and asylum-seeking healthcare professionals get ready for the NHS Read more Article contains Text
Factsheet 28/01/2022 Non-therapeutic circumcision - UK Preview Article Non-therapeutic circumcision - UK Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Non-therapeutic circumcision of male children is carried out for religious or ritual reasons and is generally not available on the NHS.1 There is also a significant issue related to the appropriateness of the facilities in which the operation is carried out and a lack of formal training and certification in circumcision. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Wales Managing clinical risk Generic Medicine Infection control Northern Ireland Consent
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 08/12/2021 Mandatory vaccination for NHS staff Preview Article Mandatory vaccination for NHS staff Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview From 1 April 2022, vaccinations against COVID-19 will be mandatory for patient-facing health and care staff in England. Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, takes a closer look at what these changes mean Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... COVID-19 vaccinations
Case report 09/11/2021 Cauda equina and two versions of events Preview Article Cauda equina and two versions of events Time to read article: 8 mins () ★ Close Preview Experienced GP Dr N has her account of a cauda equina consultation challenged by the patient – how did Medical Protection help out in this case? Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Missed diagnosis clinical records student doctor Record keeping
Case report 09/11/2021 Migraine misdiagnosis in child leads to claim Preview Article Migraine misdiagnosis in child leads to claim Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Repeated headaches in eight-year old Master J leads to a missed diagnosis and a claim against Dr P. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... migraine Missed diagnosis
Articles and features 25/10/2021 Meet Clara Munro, from The BMJ’s new Doctor Informed podcast Preview Article Meet Clara Munro, from The BMJ’s new Doctor Informed podcast Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Medical Protection speaks to Clara Munro, one of the creators and presenters of Doctor Informed, an upcoming podcast from The BMJ that aims to keep hospital doctors equipped with the skills to develop their daily practice. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... The BMJ Jenni Burt Doctor Informed podcast
Case report 01/10/2021 Patient surveillance reduces claim amount Preview Article Patient surveillance reduces claim amount Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Sophie Haroon and Alison Clarke look at how surveillance of a claimant can be useful when defending against claims. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice Claims Diagnosis
Articles and features 20/09/2021 COVID-19 vaccination: lacking capacity to consent Preview Article COVID-19 vaccination: lacking capacity to consent Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview As the vaccination programme against COVID-19 continues in the UK, the usual laws around patient consent still apply. But what if your patient lacks capacity to consent? Dr Jayne Molodynski, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, offers advice and guidance Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Consent COVID-19 Consent & capacity vaccinations
Articles and features 08/09/2021 Inquests – how can we help? Preview Article Inquests – how can we help? Time to read article: 9 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at how inquests work and why you need Medical Protection assistance. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record keeping Prevention of Future Deaths report General Medical Council GMC Good Medical Practice Inquests
Articles and features 07/09/2021 Vaccinations: what are the medicolegal risks? Preview Article Vaccinations: what are the medicolegal risks? Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at two recent cases linked to the COVID-19 vaccination programme, where members have called on Medical Protection for advice. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... COVID-19 Coronavirus vaccinations
Articles and features 08/06/2021 Shaping the future: is telemedicine here to stay? Preview Article Shaping the future: is telemedicine here to stay? Time to read article: 11 mins () ★ Close Preview The rapid adoption of remote consulting, or telemedicine, has been one of the most notable changes that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought upon healthcare worldwide. Dr Rob Hendry, Medical Director at Medical Protection, looks at its impact Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Telemedicine Consultations Teleconsultation Telehealth COVID-19
Case report 08/06/2021 When family opinions matter Preview Article When family opinions matter Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Suboptimal emergency care for a 13-year-old boy leads to a clinical negligence claim. How could this have been avoided if the doctor had listened to the boy’s mother? Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Junior Doctor Consultations Emergency Medicine Orthopaedics Specialty Training
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... Complaints Communication Assessments Conflict management
Articles and features 04/06/2021 Let’s talk: tough conversations with colleagues Preview Article Let’s talk: tough conversations with colleagues Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr James Thorpe and Dr Sarah Coope, Senior Medical Educators at Medical Protection, provide some insights that may help to navigate stressful conversations at work Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communication Conflict management
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... Teleconsultation Patient experience Complaints GMC Telemedicine COVID-19
Articles and features 04/06/2021 Six rules for coping with the COVID-19 crisis Preview Article Six rules for coping with the COVID-19 crisis Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Rachel Morris shares some tips for adjusting to a new way of working Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Wellbeing COVID-19