Factsheet 03/11/2014 Communicating with patients by fax and email - England Preview Article Communicating with patients by fax and email - England Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Electronic communication can provide a useful and alternative point of access for patients. However, you should ensure that, if sensitive information needs to be sent electronically, safeguards are in place to avoid breaching patient confidentiality. This factsheet sets out the potential risks of electronic communication. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Data Protection General practice Communication Managing clinical risk England Confidentiality
News and updates 23/10/2014 Guidance on treating suspected cases of Ebola Preview Article Guidance on treating suspected cases of Ebola Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview This guidance from MPS has been prepared in light of the current concerns about the Ebola virus. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Use Guidelines
Articles and features 02/10/2014 Test your knowledge Preview Article Test your knowledge Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Try these sample AKT questions provided by Dr Mahibur Rahman from Emedica Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Competence Practice Matters Career planning Training & cpd General practice
Articles and features 02/10/2014 From the case files... Preview Article From the case files... Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview In this issue we bring you two interesting cases; the first encourages GPs to exercise caution when diagnosing haematuria, and the second highlights how various poor communication channels can have a negative impact on patient care. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Practice Matters General practice Decision Making GP locum Medical Records Record keeping
Articles and features 01/10/2014 The Apprentice Preview Article The Apprentice Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview In her last column, our columnist Laura Davison, talks about her experiences of being a new GP. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Practice Matters GP locum General practice Communication
Factsheet 01/10/2014 Safeguarding children FAQs - Scotland Preview Article Safeguarding children FAQs - Scotland Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview The GMC states that “doctors play a crucial role in protecting children from abuse and neglect”. Child maltreatment includes neglect and physical, sexual and emotional abuse. The following frequently asked questions are designed to advise MPS members what to do and who to contact, should they suspect children are at risk of, or are experiencing, harm. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Confidentiality Professionalism Data Protection Managing clinical risk GP locum General practice
Factsheet 01/10/2014 Safeguarding children - Northern Ireland Preview Article Safeguarding children - Northern Ireland Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Doctors play a crucial role in protecting children from abuse and neglect. Surgery consultations, home visits, emergency department admissions and contact with other professionals who work with children help to build up a picture of a child’s situation. This factsheet is designed to help members know how to act and who to contact when they suspect children are at risk of or are experiencing harm. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Patients Managing clinical risk Issues & conflict management Northern Ireland Use Guidelines Generic Medicine
Factsheet 01/10/2014 Controlled drugs - Scotland Preview Article Controlled drugs - Scotland Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Under the Misuse of Drugs Act (1971) and the Misuse of Drugs Regulations (2001), GPs have a responsibility for controlled drugs (CDs) within their practice. This factsheet highlights what you should be aware of when carrying, storing and recording controlled drugs. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine Managing clinical risk Scotland Prescribing
Casebook 25/09/2014 A litigation alternative? Preview Article A litigation alternative? Time to read article: 6 mins Close Preview The Scottish Government is exploring the possibility of a no-fault compensation scheme – here Gareth Gillespie looks at how it works in Sweden Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Scotland Casebook Casebook Scotland
Casebook 22/09/2014 Guiding you through the claims process Preview Article Guiding you through the claims process Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Following your feedback, Medical Protection has launched a new way of supporting you if you receive a clinical negligence claim. MPS medicolegal adviser Dr Sam Godwin explains what the changes mean Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Scotland Casebook Scotland Casebook
15/09/2014 Making Your Practice Safe Preview Article Making Your Practice Safe Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview This workshop will help you to gain a greater understanding of the patient safety culture that exists in your practice, allowing you to identify and target areas for improvement. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Wales General practice Consent CQC compliance Northern Ireland System Errors
11/09/2014 Preparing for a nightshift Preview Article Preparing for a nightshift Close Preview Dr Pallavi Bradshaw, MPS medicolegal adviser, gives junior doctors guidance on the best way to prepare for a night shift. She explains what they need before, during and after to ensure the shift runs smoothly. Read more Article contains Video Tagged in... Professionalism Managing clinical risk
11/09/2014 How to handover safely Preview Article How to handover safely Close Preview Handover is a critical time when things can go wrong. Dr Pallavi Bradshaw, MPS medicolegal adviser, shares advice on what information should be handed over to the team coming on, while highlighting the importance of good communication. Read more Article contains Video Tagged in... Managing clinical risk Generic Medicine Handover Communication
Casebook 03/09/2014 The story of Beth Bowen Preview Article The story of Beth Bowen Time to read article: 9 mins Close Preview In 2007 Clare Bowen’s five-year-old daughter Beth died during surgery at a hospital in the UK. Here she tells her story to Sara Dawson – and relays her hopes that it will reduce the likelihood of such an incident happening again Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Casebook Casebook Scotland General Surgery
Casebook 01/09/2014 Inside the Mental Welfare Commission Preview Article Inside the Mental Welfare Commission Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview The Commission safeguards the interests of people with mental illness and learning disabilities, and earlier this year issued detailed guidance on the administration of covert medicine. Here Lynn McBean, communications manager, describes the work of the organisation. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Scotland
01/09/2014 Communicating with patients by text message - Northern Ireland Preview Article Communicating with patients by text message - Northern Ireland Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Text messaging allows practices to target and contact hundreds of patients within minutes. Patients can respond by text with replies automatically forwarded to a specified email address. Many practices are signing up to using a text messaging service to inform patients of appointments, flu vaccinations etc. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine Northern Ireland Consent Confidentiality Communication Practice management
Casebook 01/09/2014 Healthcare for all? Preview Article Healthcare for all? Time to read article: 6 mins Close Preview Access to NHS care for migrants and visitors will change as a result of the Immigration Act 2014. MPS senior medicolegal adviser Dr Bryony Hooper outlines the current position and likely changes. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 29/08/2014 Junior Doctors need more support if we are to banish the stigma assoc... Preview Article Junior Doctors need more support if we are to banish the stigma associated with Black Wednesday Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dr Rob Hendry, MPS Medical Director, says junior doctors need more support from senior staff during their first days in the job. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine
Articles and features 08/08/2014 Will a new approach to patients near the end of life suffer the same... Preview Article Will a new approach to patients near the end of life suffer the same fate as the Liverpool Care Pathway? Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Medicolegal expert and MPS spokesperson, Dr Pallavi Bradshaw, questions the new approach to end of life care outlined by the government. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Decision Making Communication Patients Managing clinical risk End of Life Care
Articles and features 14/07/2014 How to handle attention from the media Preview Article How to handle attention from the media Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Medicolegal adviser and MPS spokesperson, Dr Pallavi Bradshaw, outlines the various tactics employed by the press and what to do if you become involved in a media story. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism
The Clinical Communication Programme (CCP) Preview Article Location: in-house and residential (Read more for further details) Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview The Clinical Communication Programme (CCP) A highly intensive interpersonal skills training programme which greatly enhances doctor-patient communication and creates significant behavioural and attitudinal change. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Northern Ireland Generic Medicine Wales Training & cpd England Scotland
Factsheet 01/07/2014 Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) - Northern Ireland Preview Article Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) - Northern Ireland Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) has been a criminal offence in the UK since 1985 and the legislation was re-enacted in the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003. Five official reports on the subject have been published since November 2013 and MPS has produced this guidance for members. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine Northern Ireland Managing clinical risk Professionalism
Factsheet 01/07/2014 Removal of medical equipment after death - Scotland Preview Article Removal of medical equipment after death - Scotland Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview If a patient dies and the death is reportable to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, you should leave all equipment in place until you have discussed the case with the Procurator Fiscal. This factsheet gives you further information about what to do. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing clinical risk Equipment General Surgery Health & safety
Factsheet 01/07/2014 Use of social media - Wales Preview Article Use of social media - Wales Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview The General Medical Council (GMC) guidelines Doctors’ use of social media establish the standards expected from every doctor practising in the UK. The guide details the principles of conduct for using social media and explains how doctors can put these principles into practice. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine Consent Reputation management Wales Confidentiality Ethics