Factsheet 08/08/2018 Inquests - Northern Ireland Preview Article Inquests - Northern Ireland Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview An inquest is a fact-finding exercise that is conducted by the Coroner and, in some cases, in front of a jury. The purpose of an inquest is to find out who the person was and, how, when and where they died. This factsheet gives further information about what happens at an inquest. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Northern Ireland Investigations
08/08/2018 Inquests - Wales Preview Article Inquests - Wales Time to read article: 6 mins Close Preview An inquest is a fact-finding exercise that is conducted by the coroner and, in some cases, in front of a jury. The purpose of an inquest is to find out who died – when, where, how and in what circumstances. This factsheet gives further information about what happens at an inquest. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Wales Use Guidelines Inquests Investigations Generic Medicine
News and updates 25/06/2018 GMC loses right to appeal – Medical Protection welcomes news Preview Article GMC loses right to appeal – Medical Protection welcomes news Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview In the latest development surrounding manslaughter in healthcare, the government has agreed to remove the GMC’s right to appeal decisions reached by the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS). This change follows ongoing campaigning by MPS, and Dr Rob Hendry, medical director at Medical Protection, says this is great news for the profession Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Negligence
Articles and features 08/06/2018 Redaction and anonymisation - doing your bit for data protection Preview Article Redaction and anonymisation - doing your bit for data protection Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview New data protection regulations came into force on 25 May and MPS is committed to fulfilling its legal obligations – correct redaction and anonymisation is one way that you can play your part in safeguarding data. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record keeping Communication
Press release 02/05/2018 MPS works with NICE to revise cauda equina syndrome red flags Preview Article MPS works with NICE to revise cauda equina syndrome red flags Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview The Medical Protection Society (MPS) has been instrumental in a revision to the NICE Clinical Knowledge Summaries (CKS) red flag symptoms for cauda equina syndrome. The changes will help healthcare professionals diagnose the condition and make referrals earlier, enabling prevention of irreversible nerve damage and disability. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice Diagnosis
Factsheet 27/04/2018 The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Preview Article The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Time to read article: 16 mins Close Preview From 25 May 2018, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (1) will come into force and will have a direct effect in every EU country. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Wales Confidentiality Scotland Data Protection Medical Records Northern Ireland
Case report 13/04/2018 Failure to monitor renal impairment Preview Article Failure to monitor renal impairment Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Renal Medicine Record keeping Casebook Casebook Scotland Diagnosis
Press release 20/03/2018 Fairer system for setting discount rate in England and Wales is welco... Preview Article Fairer system for setting discount rate in England and Wales is welcome news Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Justice Secretary David Gauke has unveiled plans to introduce the Civil Liability Bill to parliament. The new Bill includes changes to the way the discount rate is set. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Claims
News and updates 01/03/2018 Data Protection is changing Preview Article Data Protection is changing Time to read article: 6 mins Close Preview New data protection rules are coming into force on 25 May. Dr Rachel Birch, medicolegal adviser at Medical Protection, looks at two key areas that are changing. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Data Protection Record keeping Practice Matters
Articles and features 22/02/2018 Cosmetic injections and vaccinations: ask the expert Preview Article Cosmetic injections and vaccinations: ask the expert Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Dr Rachel Birch, Medical Protection medicolegal adviser and Practice Matters editor-in-chief, answers some recent queries on cosmetic injections and vaccination errors. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Prescribing Cosmetic Surgery Practice Matters
Articles and features 19/02/2018 Managing staff sickness Preview Article Managing staff sickness Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dealing with staff absence can be a complex and time-consuming task for busy practices. Here employment law specialists Croner Consulting offer advice and guidance. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Practice Matters Practice management
Articles and features 22/01/2018 Test results: learning from negligence claims - part 2 Preview Article Test results: learning from negligence claims - part 2 Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Diane Baylis, clinical risk and education manager at Medical Protection, looks at the role of contributory factors in test result errors Read more Article contains Text
Advice booklet 10/01/2018 A guide to effective complaints resolution - England Preview Article A guide to effective complaints resolution - England Close Preview All healthcare providers within the NHS have legal, contractual and professional obligations to provide an accessible and suitably responsive complaints procedure for service users. Read more Article contains PDF Tagged in... Complaints
Articles and features 09/01/2018 Can I disclose information to the police? Preview Article Can I disclose information to the police? Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Being approached by the police can pose a dilemma: as a clinician, you have your own professional obligations. Dr Marika Davies, senior medicolegal adviser at Medical Protection, provides some clarity Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Practice Matters Confidentiality
Case report 13/12/2017 Anatomy of a claim Preview Article Anatomy of a claim Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Back pain, paraplegia and a series of complaints – how Medical Protection helped at every step. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... GP indemnity GP
Press release 30/11/2017 MPS response to Justice Committee report on discount rate Preview Article MPS response to Justice Committee report on discount rate Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview The Justice Select Committee has just published its report on the Government’s draft legislation on the discount rate. Commenting, Director of Claims Policy and Legal at the Medical Protection Society, Emma Hallinan, said... Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Claims
Articles and features 24/11/2017 Robust regulation – not penny pinching Preview Article Robust regulation – not penny pinching Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Proposed merger of nine regulators should focus on fairness and accountability, not cost-cutting, says Medical Protection Senior Medicolegal Adviser Dr Pallavi Bradshaw Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Reputation management Practice management
Case report 14/11/2017 A limping child Preview Article A limping child Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Three-year-old Matthew was brought to the local A&E department by his mum, Mrs U. She told Dr M, the attending doctor, that Matthew had fallen from a chair three days ago and, although he seemed unharmed at the time, he was now refusing to walk. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Orthopaedics Paediatrics
Case report 14/11/2017 Diagnosing pneumonia Preview Article Diagnosing pneumonia Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Mr B was a 31 year old man with three children. His mother was staying with him over the weekend because he was in bed coughing and shivering. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Emergency Medicine Respiratory Medicine Cardiology & Vascular Medicine Patients
Case report 14/11/2017 HIV diagnosis Preview Article HIV diagnosis Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview A female patient at a medical centre consulted GP Dr F and was subsequently sent for further treatment at another department within the building. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Diagnosis Record keeping
Case report 14/11/2017 Claim confusion Preview Article Claim confusion Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview A man made a claim against his GP for a missed diagnosis. An expert witness was instructed to provide advice on the case... Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Diagnosis Decision Making
Articles and features 27/10/2017 A day in the life of an FY1 anaesthetist Preview Article A day in the life of an FY1 anaesthetist Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dr Jonathan Healan describes a busy day in anaesthetics Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Anaesthetics New Doctor
Articles and features 27/10/2017 Hot topic: Include reflections in your ePortfolio Preview Article Hot topic: Include reflections in your ePortfolio Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Drawing upon a recently reported case, Medical Protection’s Senior Medicolegal Adviser Dr Pallavi Bradshaw emphasises why it is important to include reflections in your ePortfolio. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... New Doctor
Articles and features 27/10/2017 Consent success Preview Article Consent success Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Top ten tips to assist foundation doctors when consenting a patient for a procedure Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Consent New Doctor