Press release 20/05/2021 UK healthcare leaders: Support for healthcare workers’ mental health... Preview Article UK healthcare leaders: Support for healthcare workers’ mental health should mirror service offered to war veterans Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview UK healthcare leaders: Support for healthcare workers’ mental health should mirror service offered to war veterans Read more Article contains Text
Press release 18/05/2021 MPS receives approval to establish full syndicate Preview Article MPS receives approval to establish full syndicate Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview MPS receives approval to establish full syndicate Read more Article contains Text
Press release 18/05/2021 GMC commitment to eradicate disproportionate complaints welcomed Preview Article GMC commitment to eradicate disproportionate complaints welcomed Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Medical Protection welcomes GMC commitment to eradicate disproportionate complaints. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... GMC
Press release 07/05/2021 Medical Protection: Northern Ireland GP members will not see signific... Preview Article Medical Protection: Northern Ireland GP members will not see significant increase in indemnity fees as result of PIDR change Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Northern Ireland GP members will not see significant increase in indemnity fees as result of PIDR change. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 22/04/2021 Unlawful killing rulings: what law changes mean for the medical profe... Preview Article Unlawful killing rulings: what law changes mean for the medical profession Time to read article: 6 mins Close Preview Following the Supreme Court’s historic decision regarding unlawful killing rulings, Medical Protection’s Dr Beth Walker, Medicolegal Consultant, and Alicia Hayes, Legal Adviser, look at the background to the case and the potential consequences for clinicians Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Inquests
Articles and features 19/04/2021 A spoonful of sugar…understanding medication errors Preview Article A spoonful of sugar…understanding medication errors Time to read article: 9 mins Close Preview As the GMC updates its prescribing guidance, Dr Sophie Haroon, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at some common causes of claims and provides advice on avoiding the pitfalls Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Prescribing GMC
Press release 16/04/2021 Medical Protection Society appoints new Executive Director for Finance Preview Article Medical Protection Society appoints new Executive Director for Finance Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Medical Protection Society appoints new Executive Director for Finance Read more Article contains Text
Press release 06/04/2021 UK healthcare leaders unite in call for GMC to be finally stripped of... Preview Article UK healthcare leaders unite in call for GMC to be finally stripped of power to appeal fitness to practise decisions Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview UK healthcare leaders unite in call for GMC to be finally stripped of power to appeal fitness to practise decisions Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 01/04/2021 GPs in England and Wales – are you covered for claims? Preview Article GPs in England and Wales – are you covered for claims? Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Responsibility for the handling of clinical negligence claims against GPs in England and Wales changed on 1 April 2021. Dr Dawn McGuire, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at what this might mean for you Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice
Articles and features 30/03/2021 New resource launches to aid record keeping Preview Article New resource launches to aid record keeping Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview GPConsult.co.uk is a free resource available to all members of Medical Protection. Find out how it helps GPs keep an accurate and concise record of each patient consultation. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record keeping General practice
Press release 18/03/2021 Statement on GMC's updated guidance on doctors with low level allegat... Preview Article Statement on GMC's updated guidance on doctors with low level allegations Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Medical Protection statement on General Medical Council (GMC) updated guidance on how it will consider concerns about doctors involving allegations of low level violence and dishonesty. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 25/02/2021 Surviving the pandemic - how can employers support doctors during COV... Preview Article Surviving the pandemic - how can employers support doctors during COVID-19? Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dr Gabrielle Pendlebury looks at ways that organisations can support doctors' wellbeing, resilience and mental health throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting on measures that were put in place at the London Nightingale hospital. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... burnout
Press release 12/02/2021 4 in 5 GPs fear reprisal over delayed referrals Preview Article 4 in 5 GPs fear reprisal over delayed referrals Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Nearly 4 in 5 GPs in the UK (77%) are concerned about facing investigation if patients come to harm as a result of delayed referrals or non Covid-19 services being unavailable or limited, according to a survey by Medical Protection. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 12/02/2021 Missed opportunity to reform GMC, says Medical Protection Preview Article Missed opportunity to reform GMC, says Medical Protection Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Medical Protection has called on the Government to move at pace to reform the General Medical Council’s Fitness to Practise processes, rather than tinkering by changing the number of regulatory bodies. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 16/01/2021 UK healthcare leaders unite in call to protect doctors as pressure on... Preview Article UK healthcare leaders unite in call to protect doctors as pressure on health service grows Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview UK healthcare leaders unite in call to protect doctors as pressure on health service grows Read more Article contains Text
News and updates 08/01/2021 A New Year’s message from the MPS President and the Chair of MPS Council Preview Article A New Year’s message from the MPS President and the Chair of MPS Council Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview As we enter a new year, we are cognisant that the ongoing and unrelenting challenge of COVID-19 remains at the forefront for most, if not all members. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 16/12/2020 4 in 5 doctors concerned some patients will get left behind if telem... Preview Article 4 in 5 doctors concerned some patients will get left behind if telemedicine increases post Covid-19 Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview 4 in 5 doctors concerned some patients will get left behind if telemedicine increases post Covid-19. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 16/12/2020 4 in 5 doctors concerned some patients will get left behind if telem... Preview Article 4 in 5 doctors concerned some patients will get left behind if telemedicine increases post Covid-19 Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview 4 in 5 doctors concerned some patients will get left behind if telemedicine increases post Covid-19. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 03/12/2020 Medical Protection providing automatic and free of charge support for... Preview Article Medical Protection providing automatic and free of charge support for retired doctors who join NHS Covid-19 vaccine team Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Medical Protection providing automatic and free of charge support for retired doctors who join NHS Covid-19 vaccine team Read more Article contains Text
Press release 26/11/2020 Medical Protection response to DHSC consultation: Urgent action neede... Preview Article Medical Protection response to DHSC consultation: Urgent action needed to reform GMC Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Medical Protection welcomes the commitment by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to modernise the laws that underpin the work of the health and care professional regulators. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 19/11/2020 Remote consultations – what are the benefits and risks? Preview Article Remote consultations – what are the benefits and risks? Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dr Emma Davies, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, provides advice on getting the full benefits from this new way of working. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communication
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... Data Protection Confidentiality Consent Record keeping
Press release 18/11/2020 1 in 3 doctors have suffered verbal or physical abuse during Covid-19 Preview Article 1 in 3 doctors have suffered verbal or physical abuse during Covid-19 Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Over a third (35%) of healthcare professionals say they have suffered verbal or physical abuse from patients, or patients’ relatives during Covid-19, according to a survey by Medical Protection. Read more Article contains Text
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... Patients Communication Conflict management General practice