Case report 05/06/2020 A tale of greed and dishonesty Preview Article A tale of greed and dishonesty Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Claims Casebook General practice
Case report 05/06/2020 Nitrofurantoin complication goes to trial Preview Article Nitrofurantoin complication goes to trial Time to read article: 7 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice Casebook Claims Prescribing
Case report 05/06/2020 An expensive lack of consent? Preview Article An expensive lack of consent? Time to read article: 8 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Consent Ophthalmology Claims Casebook
Case report 05/06/2020 Surgical emphysema in the neck leads to a claim Preview Article Surgical emphysema in the neck leads to a claim Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Casebook Anaesthetics Claims
Articles and features 02/06/2020 Reporting Covid-19 healthcare worker deaths in England and Wales Preview Article Reporting Covid-19 healthcare worker deaths in England and Wales Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Dr Lucy Hanington and Dr Clare Stapleton, Medicolegal Consultants at Medical Protection, look at doctors’ obligations during the current pandemic. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Inquests
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 General practice Successful Defence
Casebook 18/05/2020 Followership: the forgotten part of leadership Preview Article Followership: the forgotten part of leadership Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview It goes without saying that strong leadership is vital to ensuring the stability and success of healthcare systems. But the value of followers in challenging this leadership is just as great, say Mr Andrew Gibbons and Ms Danielle Bryant. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing clinical risk Casebook Communication
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
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
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
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
Articles and features 03/12/2019 What happens if I refuse to attend an inquest? Preview Article What happens if I refuse to attend an inquest? Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Doctors are under an obligation to co-operate with any coronial investigation, including attendance at an inquest if called to give evidence. Rachel Parker, case manager at Medical Protection, looks at the consequences of failing to attend an inquest Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Inquests
Case report 11/10/2019 Fifteen years of urinary tract infections – what’s the cause? Preview Article Fifteen years of urinary tract infections – what’s the cause? Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview A patient re-presents with urinary tract infections over a 15-year period, and eventually makes a claim against the genitourinary consultant involved in her care. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Claims Casebook
Case report 11/10/2019 Forgotten blood test results: forgotten patient Preview Article Forgotten blood test results: forgotten patient Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Misplaced blood test results lead to a claim after a baby is left requiring a liver transplant. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Casebook Communication Claims
Case report 11/10/2019 A routine referral? Preview Article A routine referral? Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview When a routine optician appointment identifies papilloedema, Mrs T makes a claim against her GP for not giving her an earlier urgent referral. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Casebook Claims Successful Defence General practice
Case report 11/10/2019 A retained swab Preview Article A retained swab Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Basic safety checks were overlooked in this incident, which saw a claim against a consultant gynaecologist. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Claims General Surgery Casebook
Case report 11/10/2019 A missed diagnosis of pneumonia? Preview Article A missed diagnosis of pneumonia? Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview The quality record-keeping of a GP member is key to the defence of this claim. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record keeping Diagnosis Casebook General practice
Case report 01/10/2019 Alleged missed case of ovarian cancer goes to trial Preview Article Alleged missed case of ovarian cancer goes to trial Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Radiology Successful Defence Claims
Case report 01/10/2019 Could it be cauda equina? Preview Article Could it be cauda equina? Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Neurology & Neurosurgery Claims
Case report 01/10/2019 A rare diagnosis that seemed common Preview Article A rare diagnosis that seemed common Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Diagnosis General practice Claims
Case report 01/10/2019 A troublesome lump Preview Article A troublesome lump Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice Claims Successful Defence
Case report 01/10/2019 Fatal heart attack leads to multiple jeopardy Preview Article Fatal heart attack leads to multiple jeopardy Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Claims Inquests
Case report 01/10/2019 Spinal surgery blamed for worsening symptoms Preview Article Spinal surgery blamed for worsening symptoms Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record keeping Claims Consent Casebook Neurology & Neurosurgery
Workshop Building resilience and avoiding burnout Preview Article Location: Various (Read more for further details) Close Preview Building resilience and avoiding burnout The demand placed on modern clinicians means the possibility of burnout is growing significantly, impacting both the quality of care and potential increase in risk to patients. This workshop will help you recognise the signs of burnout and give you the knowledge and confidence to manage the symptoms to recover as well as prevent reoccurrence. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism Health & safety Managing clinical risk Issues & conflict management Stress General practice