Articles and features 08/09/2022 Don’t you know who I am? Treating patients in the spotlight Preview Article Don’t you know who I am? Treating patients in the spotlight Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Doctors who treat high-profile patients face a unique set of challenges when it comes to ensuring they receive the best possible care. Dr Anthea Martin investigates these issues and offers advice on how doctors can protect themselves, as well as the patient. Read more Article contains Text
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... Professionalism Claims Investigations
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 Sympathectomy claim centered around consent Preview Article Sympathectomy claim centered around consent Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview We defend consultant surgeon Dr R after a negligence claim from patient Mr P. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Consent General Surgery Managing clinical risk
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... Missed diagnosis Orthopaedics hip replacement
Articles and features 11/08/2022 Reducing the risks that come with remote handovers Preview Article Reducing the risks that come with remote handovers Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Communication between clinicians during a patient handover is a known point of medicolegal risk. Dr Sarah Coope, Senior Medical Educator at Medical Protection, looks at how gaps in information, misunderstandings and assumptions can increase the risk of errors, conflict and complaints. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record keeping
Articles and features 11/08/2022 Managing timetable conflicts Preview Article Managing timetable conflicts Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview When carrying out NHS and private practice work, it’s important to ensure that the needs of both your private patients and your NHS patients are met. Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at one potential scenario and offers some guidance. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communication
Case report 11/08/2022 Corneal graft surgery leads to claim Preview Article Corneal graft surgery leads to claim Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Ophthalmologist Dr L is accused of failing to warn patient Mr M of the risks of corneal graft surgery. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communication Record keeping disclosure Consent
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 Professionalism patient safety Patient experience
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... Ethics Confidentiality Criminal acts Communication Wellbeing Difficult patients
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
Articles and features 28/07/2022 Significant event audits Preview Article Significant event audits Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Medical Protection explains how Significant Event Analysis (SEA) work and in what scenarios they would need to be undertaken. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... SEA
Case report 22/07/2022 Assistance following allegation of sexual assault Preview Article Assistance following allegation of sexual assault Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview 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. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism Communication Investigations Ethics
Case report 21/07/2022 Anorexia case leads to inquest Preview Article Anorexia case leads to inquest Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview 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. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... medical report Inquests Capacity GP IP
Articles and features 21/07/2022 Dealing with negative online reviews Preview Article Dealing with negative online reviews Time to read article: 7 mins Close Preview Whether a bolt out of the blue or a digital manifestation of a deteriorating doctor-patient relationship, negative online reviews are an increasingly common part of the healthcare landscape. So, what do you do when you encounter one? Claire O’Leary, Case Manager at Medical Protection, advises don’t panic – use it as a chance to improve your practice Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Patient expectations Social media Patient experience Communication
Articles and features 17/07/2022 Medical Protection launching a new campaign on expert witnesses Preview Article Medical Protection launching a new campaign on expert witnesses Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Medical Protection launches a campaign to widen the pool of available experts by encouraging more doctors to take up expert work, while also ensuring a more cohesive and centralised approach to the training and identifying of appropriate experts. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Expert Witnesses Expert Reports
Articles and features 17/07/2022 Medical Protection launching a new campaign on expert witnesses Preview Article Medical Protection launching a new campaign on expert witnesses Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Medical Protection launches a campaign to widen the pool of available experts by encouraging more doctors to take up expert work, while also ensuring a more cohesive and centralised approach to the training and identifying of appropriate experts. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Expert Reports Expert Witnesses
Case report 01/07/2022 Alleged failure to diagnose perforated uterus Preview Article Alleged failure to diagnose perforated uterus Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Record keeping plays a major role in the development of this case, which sees GP Dr O receive a clinical negligence claim following the insertion of an IUCD. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Consent Record keeping Medical Records Diagnosis
Case report 01/07/2022 Knee replacement claim goes to trial Preview Article Knee replacement claim goes to trial Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr W receives a claim following his performance of a total knee replacement. Medical Protection fights the case all the way to a trial. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Claims clinical neglience Expert Reports Record keeping
Case report 01/07/2022 Smile, you’re on camera: surveillance used in a case Preview Article Smile, you’re on camera: surveillance used in a case Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview A delayed diagnosis of diabetes leads Mrs Y to make a claim against a team of GPs. How did Medical Protection’s use of surveillance help resolve this case? Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... clinical neglience Data Protection Privacy Consent Confidentiality Diagnosis
Case report 01/07/2022 An allegation of dishonesty Preview Article An allegation of dishonesty Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview A suspected forged training certificate lands Dr U before a Medical Council hearing – find out how Medical Protection supported her throughout the case. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism Investigations Stress Wellbeing
Articles and features 01/07/2022 One size fits all? Conversations with patients on bariatrics Preview Article One size fits all? Conversations with patients on bariatrics Time to read article: 6 mins Close Preview Conversations around a patient’s weight can be challenging if not handled correctly. Sinead Lay, Case Manager at Medical Protection, offers some advice and looks at why the issue is likely to become more commonplace in future. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... procedures Communication Patient experience bariatrics
Case report 01/07/2022 The importance of good record keeping Preview Article The importance of good record keeping Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Julie Baylis, Case Manager at Medical Protection, looks at a recent High Court case and how it underlined the importance of good quality medical records. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record keeping Stress Consent GP Medical Records
Case report 01/07/2022 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... Consent Competence Complaints Record keeping Compliance Claims