Press release 07/01/2015 MPS survey reveals 46% of GPs believe patients are more violent and a... Preview Article MPS survey reveals 46% of GPs believe patients are more violent and aggressive than five years ago Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview A Medical Protection Society (MPS) survey of 254 GP members reveals that 46% of GPs believe patients are more violent and aggressive than five years ago, while 35% think the situation is about the same. Worryingly, 51% of GPs have experienced violent or aggressive behaviour from patients and sadly 34% of those accepted it as part of their job. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 07/01/2015 Doctors more fearful of GMC investigations than litigation Preview Article Doctors more fearful of GMC investigations than litigation Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview In yesterday’s Health Select Committee hearing, the GMC suggested doctors practise defensively because of the threat of litigation; however MPS’s experience is that it is the increasing scrutiny by the GMC, with half of those investigations requiring no action on the doctor’s registration, which is causing most alarm and mistrust within the profession. Read more Article contains Text
Factsheet 05/01/2015 Clinical negligence claims – What to expect - Scotland Preview Article Clinical negligence claims – What to expect - Scotland Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview A clinical negligence claim is a demand for financial compensation for alleged harm caused by substandard clinical care. Common reasons for claims include failure or delay in diagnosis, or incorrect treatment. In fact, many claims arise out of poor communication. This factsheet outlines the main stages in the legal process of a claim and what it means for you. If you receive a complaint, and this is not being dealt with by your NHS or other employer, you should contact MPS immediately. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Negligence Managing clinical risk Scotland Generic Medicine
Press release 19/12/2014 MPS welcomes review of GMC treatment of vulnerable doctors under inve... Preview Article MPS welcomes review of GMC treatment of vulnerable doctors under investigation Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview MPS (Medical Protection Society) welcomes the General Medical Council’s (GMC) commitment to review the way it treats vulnerable doctors under fitness to practise investigations. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 18/12/2014 MPS’s Christmas reminder of doctors’ obligations to report dangerous... Preview Article MPS’s Christmas reminder of doctors’ obligations to report dangerous drivers Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview With the recent reduction in Scotland’s drink-driving limit and the festive season now in full swing, the Medical Protection Society (MPS) is reminding doctors of their professional obligations to disclose information regarding patients who jeopardise public safety by driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs Read more Article contains Text
Press release 10/12/2014 House of Commons hears MPS’s concerns that Medical Innovation Bill co... Preview Article House of Commons hears MPS’s concerns that Medical Innovation Bill could increase uncertainty Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview At a House of Commons Adjournment debate yesterday, the Medical Protection Society’s (MPS) concerns that the Medical Innovation Bill is unnecessary and could increase uncertainty were raised. Read more Article contains Text
Factsheet 01/12/2014 Giving evidence - Northern Ireland Preview Article Giving evidence - Northern Ireland Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview As a doctor, you may be asked to give evidence in many different types of tribunals, including criminal or civil courts, the coroner’s court and employment or mental health tribunals. This factsheet gives further information about what to expect and how to prepare. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism Investigations
Press release 01/12/2014 91% of doctors want more guidance on patient’s recording consultation... Preview Article 91% of doctors want more guidance on patient’s recording consultations, MPS survey reveals Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview An MPS survey of over 500 members has revealed that one in five (19%) doctors have experience of patients recording their consultations. Of those, 40% were not made aware at the time that the patient was recording the consultation. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 19/11/2014 MPS opposes GMC plans for harsher punishments Preview Article MPS opposes GMC plans for harsher punishments Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview The Medical Protection Society (MPS) opposes the GMC’s proposals to change its sanctions guidance and effectively dilute the discretion of Fitness to Practise Panels Read more Article contains Text
17/11/2014 Life in the locum lane Preview Article Life in the locum lane Time to read article: 6 mins Close Preview Dr Robin Chesters had been a partner in a practice for six years before he bit the bullet and decided to launch his career as a locum GP. Sara Williams asks: What’s so great about locuming? Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice GP locum Career planning
14/11/2014 Help the aged Preview Article Help the aged Time to read article: 8 mins Close Preview Elderly people are the fastest growing demographic in the UK. But are care levels rising to meet their needs? Sara Williams meets a surgery in Northampton who have improved their continuity of care, and changed the face of practice Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice Professionalism
14/11/2014 Lost in translation Preview Article Lost in translation Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Jonathan Haslam looks at the difficulties created for general practice by the increasing numbers of non-English speakers in the UK. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice Professionalism
14/11/2014 Shot in the dark Preview Article Shot in the dark Time to read article: 9 mins Close Preview Childhood vaccination errors are a national problem in general practice, Julie Wilson, MPS’s clinical risk programme manager and Dr Tom Lloyd, medicolegal adviser, get to the point of safe immunisations Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice
14/11/2014 Silent witness Preview Article Silent witness Time to read article: 9 mins Close Preview Dr Richard Stacey and Sara Williams tackle some of the typical questions asked by practices about chaperones Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice
14/11/2014 Dos and don'ts of telephone consultations Preview Article Dos and don'ts of telephone consultations Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Document telephone consultations contemporaneously. Obtain and document a thorough history. Telephone consultations do not give a GP the opportunity to assess clinical signs. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... GP locum General practice Managing clinical risk Communication
14/11/2014 Minor surgery, major risks Preview Article Minor surgery, major risks Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Dr David Coombs, a GP with a special interest in dermatology, explores the risks of performing minor surgery in primary care Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice
14/11/2014 An inspector calls Preview Article An inspector calls Time to read article: 6 mins Close Preview Julie Price, Clinical Risk Programme Manager, investigates whether practices are handling controlled drugs safely Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Practice management Negligence Managing clinical risk GP locum Prescribing
Articles and features 14/11/2014 The medical record...what lies beneath Preview Article The medical record...what lies beneath Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Dr Richard Stacey explores the extent of medical records and highlights where important information can be found beyond the core GP records Read more Article contains Text
14/11/2014 Care in the community Preview Article Care in the community Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview One of the biggest risks in treating elderly patients in nursing homes is communication. Dr Rachel Birch, a sessional GP and MPS medicolegal adviser, reviews a case where communication failure led to patient harm. she then answers typical medicolegal queries around community care Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice Managing clinical risk Geriatric Medicine Communication GP locum
14/11/2014 Dealing with non-compliant patients Preview Article Dealing with non-compliant patients Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Dr Richard Stacey provides a step-by-step approach to dealing with patients who do not comply Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Patients GP locum Communication Managing clinical risk Issues & conflict management General practice
Press release 10/11/2014 Rise in calls to MPS from practitioners concerned about CQC inspections Preview Article Rise in calls to MPS from practitioners concerned about CQC inspections Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Rise in calls to MPS from practitioners concerned about CQC inspections Read more Article contains Text
Factsheet 04/11/2014 Removal of medical equipment after death - Wales Preview Article Removal of medical equipment after death - Wales Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview If a patient dies and the death is reportable to the coroner, you should leave all equipment in place until you have discussed the case with the coroner’s officer. This factsheet gives you further information about what to do. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing clinical risk General Surgery Health & safety Equipment Wales
Factsheet 03/11/2014 Removal of medical equipment after death - England Preview Article Removal of medical equipment after death - England Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview If a patient dies and the death is reportable to the coroner, you should leave all equipment in place until you have discussed the case with the coroner’s officer. This factsheet gives you further information about what to do. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Equipment Health & safety Managing clinical risk General Surgery
Factsheet 03/11/2014 Communicating with patients by fax and email - England Preview Article Communicating with patients by fax and email - England Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Electronic communication can provide a useful and alternative point of access for patients. However, you should ensure 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 General practice Practice management Managing clinical risk Communication Data Protection