Press release 14/09/2012 Think twice before disclosing full patient records to insurance compa... Preview Article Think twice before disclosing full patient records to insurance companies Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Following a change to how some insurance companies are assessing patients’ medical history from GPs, the Medical Protection Society (MPS) is advising GP practices to ensure the patient has given valid consent before their information is disclosed. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 07/09/2012 The importance of transparency in healthcare Preview Article The importance of transparency in healthcare Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview MPS has long campaigned for a culture of openness and has seen from its members’ experience, the importance of being open and honest when something goes wrong. Read more Article contains Text
Factsheet 01/09/2012 Communicating with patients by fax and email - Northern Ireland Preview Article Communicating with patients by fax and email - Northern Ireland Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Electronic communication can provide a useful and alternative point of access for patients. However, you should make sure that, if sensitive information needs to be sent electronically, safeguards are in place to avoid breaching patient confidentiality. This factsheet sets out the potential risks of electronic communication. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Wales Ethics Consent Data Protection Practice management Generic Medicine
Factsheet 01/09/2012 Communicating with patients by fax and email - Wales Preview Article Communicating with patients by fax and email - Wales Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Electronic communication can provide a useful and alternative point of access for patients. However, you should make sure that if sensitive information needs to besent electronically, safeguards are in place to avoid breaching patient confidentiality. This factsheet sets out the potential risks of electronic communication. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine Managing clinical risk Wales General practice Confidentiality Communication
Factsheet 01/09/2012 Communicating with patients by fax and email - Scotland Preview Article Communicating with patients by fax and email - Scotland Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Electronic communication can provide a useful and alternative point of access for patients. However, you should make sure that, if sensitive information needs to be sent electronically, safeguards are in place to avoid breaching patient confidentiality. This factsheet sets out the potential risks of electronic communication. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Confidentiality Managing clinical risk Practice management General practice Data Protection Scotland
Press release 31/08/2012 MPS welcomes information sharing but highlights need for safeguards Preview Article MPS welcomes information sharing but highlights need for safeguards Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview The Medical Protection Society (MPS) has welcomed the Department of Health’s strategy to transform the use of information across healthcare. The world’s leading medical defence organisation believes that the principles will support communication, improve knowledge and promote shared decision making, however, patients need to be aware of the potential risks. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 30/08/2012 Continued confusion over GP complaints process Preview Article Continued confusion over GP complaints process Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview The Medical Protection Society (MPS) has found that there is still confusion by GP practices about the current complaints process, despite the changes coming into force in 2009. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 24/08/2012 Managing medicolegal risks during the holiday season Preview Article Managing medicolegal risks during the holiday season Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview With the August bank holiday signalling the peak of the 2012 ‘summer of celebrations’, the Medical Protection Society (MPS) is reminding doctors about common holiday problems they could encounter. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 04/08/2012 GMC launches new tribunal service for UK doctors Preview Article GMC launches new tribunal service for UK doctors Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview A new tribunal service to decide on the fitness to practise of UK doctors was launched on 11 June, in the biggest shake up of medical regulation in the United Kingdom since the formation of the General Medical Council more than 150 years ago. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine Issues & conflict management Patients Managing clinical risk Competence
Articles and features 04/08/2012 How to work in... academic medicine Preview Article How to work in... academic medicine Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview A career in academic medicine opens up a chance to work at the frontier of medical science, writes Dr Cathy Symonds Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Competence New Doctor Professionalism Academic Medicine
Articles and features 04/08/2012 Hot topic: Competency Preview Article Hot topic: Competency Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview MPS medicolegal adviser Dr Jayne Molodynski explains why it is important to recognise the limits of your competence Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing clinical risk Competence Generic Medicine
Articles and features 03/08/2012 Out of my depth Preview Article Out of my depth Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Many new doctors are pushed to the limits of their competence – if you feel out of your depth speak up before it’s too late, says Dr Jo Pointon. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing clinical risk Anaesthetics Paediatrics Competence New Doctor
News and updates 01/08/2012 MPS guidance for doctors working in slimming clinics Preview Article MPS guidance for doctors working in slimming clinics Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview The management of obesity in the private sector has come under increasing scrutiny from the MHRA and GMC, resulting in regulatory action being taken against some doctors. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Compliance Generic Medicine
Factsheet 01/08/2012 Mental Capacity Act 2005 - Best interests tests - England and Wales Preview Article Mental Capacity Act 2005 - Best interests tests - England and Wales Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview The best interests principle in the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (the Act) states that any act done or decision made on behalf of an adult lacking capacity must be in their best interests. This can cover financial, health and social care decisions. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Consent Confidentiality Ethics Issues & conflict management Managing clinical risk Generic Medicine
Articles and features 15/07/2012 Dilemma - Dealing with an in-flight emergency Preview Article Dilemma - Dealing with an in-flight emergency Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview The last thing you want to hear when on board a long-haul flight: “Is there a doctor on board?” Dr Clement Lau shares his story Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine Managing clinical risk Competence Professionalism
Press release 11/07/2012 Review of child protection cases – GPs and paediatricians walk a tigh... Preview Article Review of child protection cases – GPs and paediatricians walk a tight rope Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Complaints against GPs are just as likely as those against paediatricians Read more Article contains Text
Factsheet 01/07/2012 Parental responsibility Preview Article Parental responsibility Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Parental responsibility refers to the rights and responsibilities that most parents have in respect of their children. This factsheet gives advice on who has parental responsibility and where responsibility lies in situations in which there are disagreements over the best interests of the child. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Northern Ireland Wales England Generic Medicine Ethics Scotland
Articles and features 08/04/2012 Mastering adverse outcomes Preview Article Mastering adverse outcomes Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Dr Imran Qureshi, Director General, Doctors Advancing Patient Safety, describes why more junior doctors should sign up Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Issues & conflict management Managing clinical risk Communication Patients New Doctor Competence
Articles and features 18/01/2012 A duty to treat …and to tell? Preview Article A duty to treat …and to tell? Time to read article: 6 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Confidentiality Casebook
Articles and features 04/01/2012 Patient safety is every junior doctor's responsibility Preview Article Patient safety is every junior doctor's responsibility Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Patients Issues & conflict management Competence Managing clinical risk New Doctor
Articles and features 04/01/2012 Hot topic: Approved practice settings Preview Article Hot topic: Approved practice settings Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview MPS Medicolegal Adviser Dr Jonathan Bernstein highlights the consequences of not notifying the GMC when you finish your F2 Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Compliance Career planning New Doctor Training & cpd
Articles and features 04/01/2012 Good night and good luck Preview Article Good night and good luck Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Ask any final year medical student about their biggest worry about becoming a doctor and they will answer “on-calls”. Here is the advice we wish we’d had when we started doing on-calls. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing clinical risk Handover New Doctor Competence Communication
Articles and features 04/01/2012 No one forgets their first phacoemulsification Preview Article No one forgets their first phacoemulsification Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview ST3 Ophthalmology trainee Dr Gwyn Williams remembers when he first performed cataract surgery Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Career planning Ophthalmology Professionalism
Factsheet 01/05/2011 Removing patients from the practice list - Wales Preview Article Removing patients from the practice list - Wales Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Removing patients from the practice list is an emotive issue, risking criticism from bodies such as the Ombudsman, the GMC and the media and should only be used as a last resort. The reasons for removing a patient from the list can be varied, but it should not be in response to patients lodging a complaint or failing to comply with treatment. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Practice management General practice Patients GP locum