News and updates 12/09/2024 Revamp of regulations to certify cause of death Preview Article Revamp of regulations to certify cause of death Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview As the new death certification regulations come into force, Medicolegal Consultant Dr Emma Davies looks at the implications for general practice staff. Read more Article contains Text
News and updates 19/08/2024 Maintaining good care during collective action Preview Article Maintaining good care during collective action Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Medical Protection sets out guidance on factors that members will need to consider regarding GP collective action Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism Career planning Generic Medicine
Press release 24/07/2024 New Government must turn its hand to rising clinical negligence costs Preview Article New Government must turn its hand to rising clinical negligence costs Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Dr Rob Hendry, Medical Director at Medical Protection Society (MPS), comments on the NHS Resolution’s annual report and accounts 2023/2024. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 28/06/2024 Too many overseas trained doctors still not getting NHS induction the... Preview Article Too many overseas trained doctors still not getting NHS induction they deserve Time to read article: 8 mins Close Preview More needs to be done to improve NHS inductions for international medical graduates, if we want the NHS and patients to continue benefiting from their expertise and contribution, according to Medical Protection Read more Article contains Text
Press release 14/06/2024 MPS Foundation appoints Professor Gozie Offiah as next Chair Preview Article MPS Foundation appoints Professor Gozie Offiah as next Chair Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview The MPS Foundation has announced the appointment of Professor Gozie Offiah as its new Chair. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 10/06/2024 Medical Protection Society goes green Preview Article Medical Protection Society goes green Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Medical Protection Society has announced significant progress towards achieving net zero emissions in its operations by 2027. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 23/05/2024 HR Topic - Changes to flexible working regulations & encouraging a wo... Preview Article HR Topic - Changes to flexible working regulations & encouraging a work-life balance Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 23/05/2024 HR Topic - Training and development for medical professionals Preview Article HR Topic - Training and development for medical professionals Time to read article: 6 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Press release 13/05/2024 Medical Protection calls for accountability, wellbeing and workforce... Preview Article Medical Protection calls for accountability, wellbeing and workforce to be key focus for next UK Government Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Medical Protection has released its Priorities for the Next Government report, calling on the next UK Government to prioritise critical issues currently impacting healthcare professionals and patients. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 28/04/2024 Medical Protection endorses SAS Collective’s work to improve and prot... Preview Article Medical Protection endorses SAS Collective’s work to improve and protect careers Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Medical Protection has endorsed policy proposals by the SAS Collective to improve the careers and retention of SAS and locally employed doctors across the UK. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 16/04/2024 MPS Foundation funds vital research into health and wellbeing of priv... Preview Article MPS Foundation funds vital research into health and wellbeing of private clinicians Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview The MPS Foundation – a global not-for-profit research initiative that invests in research into patient safety and the wellbeing of healthcare professionals and teams – is funding research that will identify and manage work-related risks to mental health and wellbeing specifically for clinicians working in private practice. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 15/04/2024 MPS: Move to halt new NHS Practitioner Health registrations for secon... Preview Article MPS: Move to halt new NHS Practitioner Health registrations for secondary care staff ‘extremely concerning’ Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview MPS has issued a response to the statement from NHS Practitioner Health that all new registrations for secondary care staff are to be halted following discussions with NHS England. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 04/04/2024 Supervising physician associates and anaesthesia associates Preview Article Supervising physician associates and anaesthesia associates Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, answers some of the questions we have been receiving about supervising physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs). Read more Article contains Text
Press release 28/03/2024 Global research initiative invites grant applications for patient saf... Preview Article Global research initiative invites grant applications for patient safety and wellbeing projects Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview The MPS Foundation - a global not-for-profit research initiative that aims to shape the future of patient safety – has opened for applications for its 2024 grant programme. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 12/03/2024 Medical Protection Society Council appoints Graham Stokes as next Chair Preview Article Medical Protection Society Council appoints Graham Stokes as next Chair Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Medical Protection Society (MPS) – the world’s leading protection organisation for doctors, dentists and healthcare professionals – has announced the appointment of Graham Stokes as its next Chair of Council. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 08/02/2024 The four principles of medical ethics Preview Article The four principles of medical ethics Time to read article: 6 mins Close Preview Medical Protection explores the unique interplay between justice, patient autonomy and the law, as well as outlining the essential four principles of ethics. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... students medical student Ethics
Press release 15/12/2023 Karen Miller appointed as next Medical Protection Society CEO Preview Article Karen Miller appointed as next Medical Protection Society CEO Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Medical Protection Society (MPS) – the world’s leading medical defence organisation which protects and supports the professional interests of more than 300,000 healthcare professionals - has announced the appointment of Karen Miller as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Read more Article contains Text
Press release 14/12/2023 Medical Protection: PA/AA legislation is blueprint for reform of othe... Preview Article Medical Protection: PA/AA legislation is blueprint for reform of other health professions, so we must get this right Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dr Rob Hendry, Medical Director at Medical Protection, comments on the legislation set out to bring PAs and AAs into regulation. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 14/12/2023 Is all well with the Wells score? Preview Article Is all well with the Wells score? Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dr Philip White, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at a common cause of claims – missed diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Pulmonary embolism DVT General practice Diagnosis Wells Score
Articles and features 24/08/2023 Paediatric mental health and primary care – a problem shared? Preview Article Paediatric mental health and primary care – a problem shared? Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Waiting times for paediatric mental health services are longer than ever. Dr Emma Davies, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at the potential impact on primary care. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 24/08/2023 Criminality in consultations Preview Article Criminality in consultations Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Medical Protection provides assistance in about 30 cases a year in the UK where doctors are involved in allegations of criminal activity arising from their day-to-day work. Dr Emma Davies, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at why these issues happen and what we can do to assist you. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 24/08/2023 Disclosures to the DVLA Preview Article Disclosures to the DVLA Time to read article: 6 mins Close Preview A common query received by Medical Protection is concern about the ability of a patient to drive safely and whether it would be appropriate to make a disclosure to the relevant authority. Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at the guidance and an example case study. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 24/08/2023 Managing the menopause in primary care Preview Article Managing the menopause in primary care Time to read article: 8 mins Close Preview Recently, awareness of the effects of the menopause and its treatment options have been the subject of media attention. Dr Rachel Birch, Medicolegal Consultant and member of Medical Protection’s Menopause Network, discusses lessons that can be learned from analysis of our case files. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 24/08/2023 Managing stress in the workplace Preview Article Managing stress in the workplace Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview General practice is under particular pressure from workplace stress and burned-out staff. Here we look at some ways to manage these situations and bring about improvements in wellbeing. Read more Article contains Text