Articles and features 08/02/2021 Why do patients complain? Preview Article Why do patients complain? Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview 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 Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Competence Consent Confidentiality Prescribing Communicate 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... Complaints fitness to practise GMC Professionalism
Articles and features 21/01/2021 Surviving Medical School: Social media Preview Article Surviving Medical School: Social media Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview Essential advice about protecting yourself online. The article looks into cases and GMC guidance around online activity and social media, with key things you need to know as a medical student and junior doctor. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism Social media Communicate
Articles and features 21/01/2021 Surviving Medical School: Communication between colleagues Preview Article Surviving Medical School: Communication between colleagues Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Good doctors are good communicators – it’s that simple. This article examines how building your communication skills at medical school will stand you in good stead as a doctor. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communicate Professionalism
Articles and features 03/02/2021 Medical influencers – be aware of the pitfalls Preview Article Medical influencers – be aware of the pitfalls Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Some medical professionals are now acting as social media influencers – using their social media profiles to generate interest in topics, products, brands and services. As with all online communication it is an area that offers benefits and risks. Dr Beth Walker, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks into the issue further Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism Social media
Articles and features 21/01/2021 Surviving Medical School: Taking care of yourself Preview Article Surviving Medical School: Taking care of yourself Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Tips on how to manage your physical and mental health at medical school and beyond. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Career planning burnout Stress mental health
Articles and features 19/01/2021 Data breaches – are you covered? Preview Article Data breaches – are you covered? Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Data breaches are a common cause of claims but the indemnity issues surrounding them can be complex. Dr Dawn McGuire, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at a case and explains more. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Claims Data Protection
Case report 13/11/2020 Alleged failure to investigate chest pain Preview Article Alleged failure to investigate chest pain Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview A GP faces a clinical negligence claim on the grounds of failure to undertake cardiac-related investigations. This case report looks at how MPS successfully sought mediation as an alternative form of dispute resolution, avoiding formal court proceedings. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Investigations General practice Claims Casebook Record keeping
Case report 13/11/2020 Managing unwelcome attention from a patient Preview Article Managing unwelcome attention from a patient Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview A GP seeks advice on maintaining professional boundaries when a patient shows signs of emotional attachment. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Patients Casebook Professionalism Conflict management Social media Communicate
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... Casebook General practice Complaints
Case report 13/11/2020 Delayed diagnosis of renal disease leads to claim Preview Article Delayed diagnosis of renal disease leads to claim Time to read article: 6 mins () ★ Close Preview Patient facing kidney transplant or lifelong dialysis makes a negligence claim against GPs and hospital following delayed referral to nephrology and failure to recognise her underlying renal condition. This case report looks at where clinicians went wrong, and explains how MPS managed to settle the case for a moderate sum that was substantially less than the original request. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Claims Casebook Diagnosis Renal Medicine General practice
Articles and features 30/10/2020 The new GMC guidance on consent: still a step beyond Montgomery Preview Article The new GMC guidance on consent: still a step beyond Montgomery Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Philip White, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at the potential impact of subtle changes of wording in the GMC’s new consent guidance Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Consent
Articles and features 17/06/2020 The Medicine ICU Panel Discussion - What Have We Learnt [Video recor... Preview Article The Medicine ICU Panel Discussion - What Have We Learnt [Video recording] Time to read article: 20 mins () ★ Close Preview Overview of the uses and benefits of modelling – permitting situational awareness and allowing decisions on the approach to managing viral spread. Read more Article contains Video
Articles and features 16/06/2020 Lessons From COVID-19: Making Sense of the Pandemic [Video recording] Preview Article Lessons From COVID-19: Making Sense of the Pandemic [Video recording] Time to read article: 10 mins () ★ Close Preview Opening Address from Matthew Shaw Matthew Shaw, CEO of Great Ormond St Hospital Matthew Shaw provides an insight into how his idea for the Nightingale NHS Hospital in London became a reality. Read more Article contains Video
Articles and features 12/06/2020 The Medicine: Has COVID changed the doctor-patient relationship forev... Preview Article The Medicine: Has COVID changed the doctor-patient relationship forever? [Video recording] Time to read article: 7 mins () ★ Close Preview Speaking at Risky Business 2020 Dr Pallavi Bradshaw highlights how disruption caused by COVID could affect medicolegal risk and what steps could be taken to reduce this. Increases awareness that there remain many unresolved legal and ethical issues which society must grapple with in the aftermath of the crisis. Read more Article contains Video
Webinar 20/04/2020 COVID-19 webinars and webinar recordings Preview Article COVID-19 webinars and webinar recordings () ★ Close Preview During the COVID-19 outbreak Medical Protection is hosting a series of COVID-19 webinars for members around the world. Find upcoming webinars as well as view all available webinar recordings. Read more Article contains Video
Articles and features 20/04/2020 COVID-19 advice podcast Preview Article COVID-19 advice podcast () ★ Close Preview This podcast is a COVID-19 hub to support our members, providing advice and guidance around medicolegal issues and maintaining their well being. Read more
Webinar 06/04/2020 Webinar recording: Remote Consulting during the COVID-19 outbreak Preview Article Webinar recording: Remote Consulting during the COVID-19 outbreak Time to read article: 61 mins () ★ Close Preview In this session Dr Rob Hendry and Dr Pallavi Bradshaw discuss medicolegal aspects for doctors who are being asked to consult with patients remotely in light of the COVID-19 outbreak. Read more Article contains Video
Articles and features 29/01/2020 Surviving Medical School: Avoiding plagiarism Preview Article Surviving Medical School: Avoiding plagiarism Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview The GMC expects medical students to be honest and trustworthy, and to act with integrity, and this equally applies to academic work. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... plagiarism Career planning GMC
Case report 11/10/2019 Fifteen years of urinary tract infections – what’s the cause? Preview Article Fifteen years of urinary tract infections – what’s the cause? Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview A patient re-presents with urinary tract infections over a 15-year period, and eventually makes a claim against the genitourinary consultant involved in her care. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Casebook Claims
Case report 11/10/2019 Forgotten blood test results: forgotten patient Preview Article Forgotten blood test results: forgotten patient Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Misplaced blood test results lead to a claim after a baby is left requiring a liver transplant. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communicate Claims Casebook
Case report 11/10/2019 A routine referral? Preview Article A routine referral? Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview When a routine optician appointment identifies papilloedema, Mrs T makes a claim against her GP for not giving her an earlier urgent referral. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Claims General practice Casebook Successful Defence
Case report 11/10/2019 A retained swab Preview Article A retained swab Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Basic safety checks were overlooked in this incident, which saw a claim against a consultant gynaecologist. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General Surgery Casebook Claims