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Every case or complaint we deal with contains invaluable lessons. Browse our archive of case studies and use the experience of others to protect your own practice and career.

"I was in a dark place for a while"

An allegation of assault following a patient examination in A&E.

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"I thought my career was over"

Pressures of the job saw this consultant turn to alcohol as a coping mechanism.

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Good Samaritan Act

"I'd had a drink when I helped an injured man. Medical Protection guided me through the inquest."


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One simple error

A small error on a DVLA form leads to big consequences for the patient and the GP.


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Incomplete handover

"I was facing a GMC investigation. Medical Protection went above and beyond for me."


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Good record keeping

When a case goes to the High Court,  the importance of good quality medical records becomes very apparent.

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A locum complaint

Dr N contacted Medical Protection after receiving an email from a practice she'd worked at ten months prior.


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Alleged malpractice

"Two patient complaints led to my exclusion from work. Medical Protection was by my side."



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Inquest after DVTs

A consultant orthopaedic surgeon calls us for help after the death of a knee arthroplasty patient.



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Post-operative complaint

"I was facing a possible negligence claim. I value my Medical Protection membership."



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Our flagship publication, read by 1000s of doctors and medicolegal professionals across the UK and overseas. Learn from our members' experiences and develop your risk management skills.

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Articles and features

Keep your medicolegal knowledge up to date with our in-depth coverage written by experts in the field.

Articles and features 19/10/2018

Should you mention the C word when it is probably nothing?

Should you mention the C word when it is probably nothing?

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You are concerned there’s a small chance a patient might have cancer. You want to refer them for tests. Do you tell them the possible, albeit unlikely, diagnosis and risk upsetting or scaring them? Or do you try and keep them calm and not mention the C word at all?

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When is healthcare criminal?

When is healthcare criminal?

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The case of Dr Bawa-Garba and the resulting collision between the medical community and the criminal justice system, sent shockwaves around the world. Dr Richard Stacey, head of policy and technical at Medical Protection, analyses criminal cases handled by MPS in 2017 to gauge the likelihood of further charges of gross negligence manslaughter.

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Articles and features 12/09/2018

Online prescription services: what if you disagree?

Online prescription services: what if you disagree?

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Online prescription services offer great convenience to patients, but they also come with risks. What do you do if one of your patients has been taking medication prescribed online that you do not think they require? Dr Marika Davies, senior medicolegal adviser at Medical Protection, explores this issue.

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