Articles and features 19/11/2020 Storing images in medical records Preview Article Storing images in medical records Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview The receipt and storage of images of patients is currently a common source of queries from our members, largely due to the increased use of remote consultations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ayisha Hooper, Case Manager at Medical Protection, reviews the relevant guidance. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record keeping Data Protection Consent Confidentiality
Articles and features 17/11/2020 Dealing with aggressive patients Preview Article Dealing with aggressive patients Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Dr Clare Devlin, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, offers advice on handling an aggressive patient Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Conflict management General practice Patients Communication
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... Casebook General practice Investigations Record keeping Claims
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... Casebook Professionalism Patients General practice Communication Social media
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 Complaints Casebook
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 13/10/2020 Flu vaccines: managing clinics in the COVID-19 era Preview Article Flu vaccines: managing clinics in the COVID-19 era Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Brian Caldwell-White, Case Manager at Medical Protection, and Dr Emma Davies, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, look at the various considerations when controlling risk during this year’s flu vaccination programme Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice
Articles and features 08/10/2020 Locums in the time of COVID-19 Preview Article Locums in the time of COVID-19 Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Dr Sophie Haroon, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the work of locums Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice
Articles and features 22/09/2020 COVID-19: when parents refuse to comply with guidance Preview Article COVID-19: when parents refuse to comply with guidance Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Medical Protection has received a number of calls from members asking how they should respond to parents of children with COVID-19 symptoms who are openly refusing to comply with government guidance on testing and self-isolation. Dr Clare Devlin, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, provides detailed advice Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communication Confidentiality
Articles and features 18/09/2020 My patient is refusing to wear a mask – what should I do? Preview Article My patient is refusing to wear a mask – what should I do? Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at your obligations regarding treatment for patients who refuse to wear a face mask Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Patients Conflict management
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... GMC Claims Complaints
Articles and features 09/07/2020 Can I provide antibody tests for my practice staff? Preview Article Can I provide antibody tests for my practice staff? Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Kate Cowan, case manager at Medical Protection, looks at some recent queries from GP practices on whether they can provide COVID-19 antibody tests to practice staff Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice
Articles and features 01/07/2020 When a patient wants to amend their medical records Preview Article When a patient wants to amend their medical records Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Dr Jayne Molodynski, medicolegal consultant at Medical Protection, provides advice and guidance on whether a patient can request amends to their medical records Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record keeping
Articles and features 17/06/2020 The People: Diversity and Risk [Video recording] Preview Article The People: Diversity and Risk [Video recording] Time to read article: 10 mins Close Preview COVID-19 and its disproportionate impact on people from black and ethnic minority communities, looking at factors at play and actions to be taken to ensure that people are well protected in the future. Read more Article contains Video
Articles and features 17/06/2020 The People: Project Wingman - Creating First Class Lounges [Video rec... Preview Article The People: Project Wingman - Creating First Class Lounges [Video recording] Time to read article: 9 mins Close Preview An introduction to project Wingman and how this project has had an impact on the wellbeing and morale of staff in the NHS during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more Article contains Video
Articles and features 17/06/2020 The Technology: Formula 1 to Ventilators [Video recording] Preview Article The Technology: Formula 1 to Ventilators [Video recording] Time to read article: 8 mins Close Preview Fascinating insight to innovation during a crisis and what an industry was able to achieve in such a short space of time for the potential benefit of society. Read more Article contains Video
Articles and features 17/06/2020 The Technology: An Update from the CEO of NHSX [Video recording] Preview Article The Technology: An Update from the CEO of NHSX [Video recording] Time to read article: 6 mins Close Preview Insight into rapid innovation and upscaling of technology in the NHS and how this may provide a blueprint for future practice and models of care. Read more Article contains Video
Articles and features 17/06/2020 The Technology: Cybersecurity [Video recording] Preview Article The Technology: Cybersecurity [Video recording] Time to read article: 7 mins Close Preview Advice on cybersecurity and what steps healthcare organisations are taking to stay safe. Understand why healthcare is a particular target for hackers at this time. Read more Article contains Video
Articles and features 17/06/2020 The Technology: The Rise of Zoom [Video recording] Preview Article The Technology: The Rise of Zoom [Video recording] Time to read article: 7 mins Close Preview Understand how the technology company has addressed concerns over security and what role it has played during the crisis. Read more Article contains Video
Articles and features 17/06/2020 The Medicine: Paediatric Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome [Video rec... Preview Article The Medicine: Paediatric Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome [Video recording] Time to read article: 8 mins Close Preview An introduction to the emergence of Paediatric Inflammatory Multisystem Syndrome temporarily associated with SARS-CoV-2 Read more Article contains Video
Articles and features 17/06/2020 The Medicine: Transformation of General Practice [Video recording] Preview Article The Medicine: Transformation of General Practice [Video recording] Time to read article: 7 mins Close Preview How the delivery model of general practice changed dramatically and rapidly during the COVID-19 pandemic. How will this influence the future of general practice? Read more Article contains Video
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 17/06/2020 The Science: Public Health - What Should We Be Doing [Video recording] Preview Article The Science: Public Health - What Should We Be Doing [Video recording] Time to read article: 8 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