Online learning 31/07/2023 The Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards online... Preview Article The Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards online course Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview This two and a half hour eLearning course is divided into nine modules of interactive content. It features interviews with leading experts working with the Mental Capacity Act. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing clinical risk
News and updates 30/07/2023 Half of doctors say mental health is worse now than during the pandemic Preview Article Half of doctors say mental health is worse now than during the pandemic Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Nearly half of healthcare professionals in the UK (46%) say their mental health is worse now than it was during the pandemic, and three quarters (75%) feel the Government is not doing enough to help healthcare professionals with mental health issues. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... mental health Wellbeing
Press release 30/06/2023 NHS Workforce Plan: More needed on mental wellbeing support to help r... Preview Article NHS Workforce Plan: More needed on mental wellbeing support to help retention effort Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 29/06/2023 The five principles of the Mental Capacity Act Preview Article The five principles of the Mental Capacity Act Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Both legislation and the GMC’s guidance emphasise that doctors should presume that adults have the capacity to consent to or refuse a proposed treatment unless it can be established that they lack that capacity. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Consent & capacity Managing clinical risk students Use Guidelines
Articles and features 29/06/2023 Consent and capacity Preview Article Consent and capacity Time to read article: 8 mins Close Preview Consent is an individualised process based on respect – it is more than a signature on a form, says medicolegal adviser Dr Gordon McDavid Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Consent Generic Medicine Managing clinical risk Competence New Doctor students
Articles and features 29/06/2023 Avoiding burnout as a practice manager Preview Article Avoiding burnout as a practice manager Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview General practice is under increasing strain, causing greater pressure on the whole practice team. Sam McCaffrey explores the greatest causes of stress amongst practice managers, and offers tips on how to increase resilience and avoid burnout. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Practice Matters
Case report 26/06/2023 Case study: Medical Protection representation at an inquest Preview Article Case study: Medical Protection representation at an inquest Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview When Mr David Atkinson*, a consultant upper GI surgeon from Leeds, was asked to provide a statement to the coroner, he contacted Medical Protection for support and guidance. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... GMC Inquests
Case report 26/06/2023 Case study: Doctor’s alcohol dependency leads to a letter from the GMC Preview Article Case study: Doctor’s alcohol dependency leads to a letter from the GMC Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dr Ellen Walcott, a Consultant Geriatrician from Bristol*, was involved in a road traffic accident after driving under the influence of alcohol. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Wellbeing Professionalism GMC
Case report 26/06/2023 Case study: Assistance following allegation of sexual assault Preview Article Case study: Assistance following allegation of sexual assault Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Medical Protection supported Dr Sanderson* who called the 24-hour advice line after being excluded from work following a serious complaint from a patient. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... patient safety Record keeping Consent Communication Professionalism
Press release 22/06/2023 Staff shortages and referral waiting list fuelling abuse against doctors Preview Article Staff shortages and referral waiting list fuelling abuse against doctors Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
IMG Articles and features 20/06/2023 Creating a CV to help you land an NHS job Preview Article Creating a CV to help you land an NHS job Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview In the UK, it’s common practice to provide a curriculum vitae – or CV for short – as part of the recruitment process when applying for a job. If you’re new to the idea of a CV, here’s a little about how to write one, the headings and information to include, and why a professional CV is important for all doctors. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... IMG
IMG Articles and features 20/06/2023 Everything you need to know about visas and UK immigration Preview Article Everything you need to know about visas and UK immigration Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview If you’re an international medical graduate (IMG) considering coming to the UK to practise, you’ll first need permission from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to do so. Medical Protection provides an overview of the UK visa process. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... IMG
Press release 12/06/2023 19 healthcare leaders urge Government to strip GMC of power to appeal... Preview Article 19 healthcare leaders urge Government to strip GMC of power to appeal fitness to practise decisions Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Press release 05/06/2023 Medical Protection proud to achieve Menopause Friendly Accreditation Preview Article Medical Protection proud to achieve Menopause Friendly Accreditation Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Press release 17/05/2023 Survey reveals toll of staff shortages on doctors’ mental health Preview Article Survey reveals toll of staff shortages on doctors’ mental health Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Case report 02/05/2023 An example of a Good Samaritan act by a medical student Preview Article An example of a Good Samaritan act by a medical student Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview A medical student contacts Medical Protection after they assist in the aftermath of a road traffic collision. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... student medical student
Press release 28/04/2023 Urgent reform urged as doctors under investigation report suicidal th... Preview Article Urgent reform urged as doctors under investigation report suicidal thoughts and quitting medicine Time to read article: 6 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 18/04/2023 The crucial role of SAS doctors Preview Article The crucial role of SAS doctors Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Karen Ellison, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, talks from their own experience as working as a SAS-grade urogynecologist, about the continued undervaluing of specialty doctors and specialist grade doctors in the medical workforce. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Specialty Training GP SAS
Press release 29/03/2023 Global patient safety and wellbeing research initiative invites grant... Preview Article Global patient safety and wellbeing research initiative invites grant applications Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
IMG Articles and features 02/03/2023 Professional development and managing your risk as an IMG Preview Article Professional development and managing your risk as an IMG Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Medical Protection can help you combat the challenges you face as a healthcare professional working in the UK and throughout your career. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... IMG
IMG Articles and features 02/03/2023 The facts about indemnity and medical defence organisations for IMGs Preview Article The facts about indemnity and medical defence organisations for IMGs Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Understanding what indemnity is and why you need to join a medical defence organisation (MDO) as a doctor in the UK. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... IMG
IMG Articles and features 02/03/2023 How Medical Protection membership can help protect your career as an IMG Preview Article How Medical Protection membership can help protect your career as an IMG Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview For the International Medical Graduate (IMG) new to the UK, here are just some of the reasons why a Medical Protection membership trusted by nearly 100,000 doctors. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... IMG
IMG Articles and features 02/03/2023 Where NHS indemnity won’t protect you as an IMG Preview Article Where NHS indemnity won’t protect you as an IMG Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview What is NHS indemnity and why you need further protection as a working practitioner in the UK. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... IMG
IMG Articles and features 02/03/2023 Why doctors need to join an MDO when they practise in the UK Preview Article Why doctors need to join an MDO when they practise in the UK Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Managing risk will be an everyday part of your job as a doctor. With a medical defence organisation at their side, doctors make sure they are not alone when something goes wrong. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... IMG