Press release 22/05/2020 Covid-19: Public support for doctors’ legal protection “overwhelming” Preview Article Covid-19: Public support for doctors’ legal protection “overwhelming” Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview A YouGov survey of over 2000 GB adults, commissioned by MPS, demonstrates an overwhelming show of public support for doctors’ protection during this COVID-19 pandemic. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 19/05/2020 Successful defence against secondary victim claim Preview Article Successful defence against secondary victim claim Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Joseph McCaughley, Litigation Solicitor at Medical Protection, looks at his recent successful defence of a member against a secondary victim claim for psychiatric injury. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Claims Successful Defence General practice
Webinar 20/04/2020 COVID-19 webinars and webinar recordings Preview Article COVID-19 webinars and webinar recordings Close Preview During the COVID-19 outbreak Medical Protection is hosting a series of COVID-19 webinars for members around the world. Find upcoming webinars as well as view all available webinar recordings. Read more Article contains Video
Articles and features 20/04/2020 COVID-19 advice podcast Preview Article COVID-19 advice podcast Close Preview This podcast is a COVID-19 hub to support our members, providing advice and guidance around medicolegal issues and maintaining their well being. Read more
Press release 14/04/2020 Emergency law needed to protect doctors at risk of legal challenge wh... Preview Article Emergency law needed to protect doctors at risk of legal challenge when treating COVID-19 patients Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Medical Protection has urged the UK Government to introduce emergency laws, similar to those being passed in New York state, so doctors know they are legally protected when making momentous decisions in very challenging circumstances that are in the best interest of their patients. Read more Article contains Text
Webinar 06/04/2020 Webinar recording: Remote Consulting during the COVID-19 outbreak Preview Article Webinar recording: Remote Consulting during the COVID-19 outbreak Time to read article: 61 mins Close Preview In this session Dr Rob Hendry and Dr Pallavi Bradshaw discuss medicolegal aspects for doctors who are being asked to consult with patients remotely in light of the COVID-19 outbreak. Read more Article contains Video
Articles and features 03/04/2020 Counselling service for members Preview Article Counselling service for members Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Medical Protection offers a confidential 24/7 counselling service to any members experiencing work-related stress, or stress that they feel could impact their practice. Find out more here Read more Article contains Text
News and updates 25/03/2020 A message from the MPS President and the Chair of MPS Council Preview Article A message from the MPS President and the Chair of MPS Council Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview We are writing to you as colleagues and fellow MPS members to thank you for the work you are doing now and in the months ahead to tackle COVID-19, and also to tell you about the actions MPS is taking to support you during this time. Read more Article contains Text
News and updates 24/03/2020 Protecting members’ financial position Preview Article Protecting members’ financial position Close Preview We are keen to support members with private practice who have seen a significant drop in their work and a dramatic fall in income. We are currently investigating ways to provide increased flexibility to make subscriptions more affordable for members during this challenging time. Once we have agreed the details, we will actively communicate and share our plans directly with members. Read more Article contains Text
19/03/2020 Coronavirus questions and answers Preview Article Coronavirus questions and answers Close Preview These coronavirus Q&As are reflective of the advice we are sharing with members around the world. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 18/03/2020 Automatic and free of charge support for retired doctors who join NHS... Preview Article Automatic and free of charge support for retired doctors who join NHS effort to tackle Covid-19 Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview The Government’s Coronavirus Bill published today sets out steps to increase the available healthcare workforce, including enabling the regulator to emergency register suitable people such as recently retired doctors. Read more
Articles and features 16/03/2020 COVID-19 and remote consultations – how we can help Preview Article COVID-19 and remote consultations – how we can help Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview This article outlines our advice and guidance regarding the safety and suitability of remote consulting – also known as telemedicine. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Treatment Planning
Press release 12/03/2020 Medical Protection welcomes guidance for doctors on COVID-19 Preview Article Medical Protection welcomes guidance for doctors on COVID-19 Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Medical Protection welcomes today’s letter by the General Medical Council (GMC), four health departments of the UK and the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, addressed to doctors working to combat the spread of COVID-19. Read more
Press release 06/03/2020 Medical Protection celebrates first women in healthcare Preview Article Medical Protection celebrates first women in healthcare Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview International Women’s Day – celebrated 8 March every year- aims to, among other causes, honour the achievements of women throughout history and across the globe. Medical Protection is proud to support women in healthcare and has today unveiled information about its first women members. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 03/03/2020 NICE advice for subarachnoid haemorrhage updated following input from... Preview Article NICE advice for subarachnoid haemorrhage updated following input from MPS Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview The Medical Protection Society (MPS) has helped refine the NICE Clinical Knowledge Summaries (CKS) advice for headache and subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH), to enable healthcare professionals to diagnose SAH earlier. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 06/02/2020 Digital First Primary Care – are you ready? Preview Article Digital First Primary Care – are you ready? Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Mounting pressures on NHS services have made digital solutions inevitable, and NHS England expects all primary care patients to have the right to online consultations by April 2020 – but with new technology comes new risks. Dr Heidi Mounsey, medicolegal consultant at Medical Protection, advises on best practice Read more Article contains Text
Press release 04/02/2020 MPS comments on Paterson Inquiry Preview Article MPS comments on Paterson Inquiry Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Dr Rob Hendry, Medical Director, comments on the Paterson Inquiry Read more Article contains Text
News and updates 04/02/2020 Brexit update Preview Article Brexit update Close Preview Statemente from Medical Protection regarding our preparedness for Brexit. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 04/02/2020 MPS calls for National Coroner Service to avoid ‘postcode lottery’ Preview Article MPS calls for National Coroner Service to avoid ‘postcode lottery’ Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview MPS calls for National Coroner Service to avoid ‘postcode lottery’ Read more Article contains Text
Press release 19/12/2019 MPS welcomes Queen’s Speech commitment to patient safety Preview Article MPS welcomes Queen’s Speech commitment to patient safety Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview MPS welcomes Queen’s Speech commitment to patient safety Read more Article contains Text
Press release 19/12/2019 Doctor acquitted by the Court of Appeal Preview Article Doctor acquitted by the Court of Appeal Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Dr Rob Hendry, Medical Director of Medical Protection, shares his comments following a doctor being acquitted by the Court of Appeal. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 18/12/2019 Comments on the GMC annual workforce report Preview Article Comments on the GMC annual workforce report Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview The GMC’s annual workforce report has found that high numbers of GPs are at risk of burnout, and 18% are considering leaving medicine entirely within the next year. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 16/12/2019 Case example for GPs: disclosing to the DVLA Preview Article Case example for GPs: disclosing to the DVLA Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Denise Thomas, case manager at Medical Protection, shares a recent case relating to a disclosure to the DVLA without patient consent. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... GP General Practice members GP membership GP indemnity General practice
Case report 16/12/2019 Supreme Court judgement following head injury - learning points for m... Preview Article Supreme Court judgement following head injury - learning points for medical professionals Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview It is very unusual for a clinical negligence claim to reach the highest reaches of the court system. Rarer still are cases involving non-clinical staff such as receptionists. Dr James Lucas, medicolegal consultant, discusses such a case that was recently considered by the Supreme Court and extracts potential learning points for practices.1 Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... GP membership Practice manager GP General Practice members General practice