13/12/2016 Four months in Preview Article Four months in Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dr Peter Logan, an FY1 doctor working in the Midlands, reflects on the start of his journey as a foundation doctor. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism
Articles and features 13/12/2016 How do I reflect effectively? Preview Article How do I reflect effectively? Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Dr Mark Dinwoodie, Director of Education at Medical Protection, discusses the importance of reflection and Dr Ayaz Khalid, a foundation doctor, shares his top tips for reflective practice Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... New Doctor Professionalism
14/10/2016 Challenging the GMC Preview Article Challenging the GMC Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Medical Protection is calling on the GMC to halt plans to expand their register. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism ENT
14/10/2016 Ask the expert - speaking up about ethical behaviour Preview Article Ask the expert - speaking up about ethical behaviour Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dr Marika Davies, a medicolegal adviser, solves your dilemma around speaking up about unethical behaviour. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... ENT Professionalism
18/08/2016 Thrown in at the deep end Preview Article Thrown in at the deep end Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dr Sarah Green shares her experience of working in New Zealand Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Career planning Generic Medicine Professionalism
18/08/2016 Decisions, Decisions Preview Article Decisions, Decisions Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Professor Allan Gaw, from the National Institute for Health Research - Clinical Research Network, shares his top ten tips for making effective decisions. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Competence Generic Medicine Career planning
Articles and features 18/08/2016 My first day on the wards Preview Article My first day on the wards Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dr Rachel Thomas reflects on the memories of her first day as a F1 doctor Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Career planning Generic Medicine Professionalism
25/04/2016 Top 10 tips for interacting with colleagues from other specialties Preview Article Top 10 tips for interacting with colleagues from other specialties Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Professor Allan Gaw, from the National Institute for Health Research - Clinical Research Network, shares his advice on what to think about when interacting with other healthcare professionals Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... New Doctor Generic Medicine Professionalism Career planning
Factsheet 12/04/2016 Chaperones FAQs Preview Article Chaperones FAQs Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview There is a certain ambiguity surrounding chaperones and what exactly their purpose is. Below are common questions that Medical Protection receives about chaperones. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Scotland Consent Wales Northern Ireland Generic Medicine Ethics
30/03/2016 The prospect of facing criminal investigations during your career Preview Article The prospect of facing criminal investigations during your career Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview With the introduction of the new criminal offence of wilful neglect, there are now more criminal sanctions for doctors than ever before. There also seems to be more coverage of cases involving doctors which in my experience has all created a much greater awareness of, and fear about, the potential to end up in front of a judge. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Career planning Professionalism Generic Medicine
19/02/2016 How to survive the night shift Preview Article How to survive the night shift Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Working nights is a great learning opportunity for new doctors to cover unfamiliar specialties, have increased clinical responsibility and deal with acutely ill patients for the first time. But, a lack of sleep can strongly impair human functioning. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine Professionalism
19/02/2016 Learning on the job: my top tips Preview Article Learning on the job: my top tips Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Dr Charles Brantly shares his advice from learning on the job. He was an F1 in ICU at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine Career planning Professionalism
19/02/2016 How to get published Preview Article How to get published Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview You’ve lived on a diet of scientific facts since you first decided to go to medical school, and you thought your creative writing days were over when you wrote your last essay for GCSE English. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism Career planning
05/01/2016 Burnt out – how can we support our mental health? Preview Article Burnt out – how can we support our mental health? Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview The foundation years can be a shock to the system – being aware of the challenges can help to identify, and prevent, burnout, says Professor Jim Lucey. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Competence Generic Medicine
05/01/2016 Trust your gut Preview Article Trust your gut Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dr Conor Kenny shares his experience of trusting his gut instinct during Accident and Emergency rotation as an F2. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism Generic Medicine New Doctor
02/12/2015 Tales from the wards - raising concerns Preview Article Tales from the wards - raising concerns Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview This month: Dr Guy Rughani tells about his experience of raising concerns about weekend cover as an F1. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Whistleblowing Generic Medicine New Doctor
02/12/2015 Top ten tips…for professionalism Preview Article Top ten tips…for professionalism Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Conducting yourself in a professional manner is essential for a doctor. Dr John Jolly, Head of Member Risk Education at Medical Protection, shares his tips for maintaining a professional demeanour and avoiding unprofessional behaviours. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine Professionalism Career planning
Factsheet 21/10/2015 Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) - England Preview Article Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) - England 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 Managing clinical risk Professionalism England
Factsheet 21/10/2015 Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) - Scotland Preview Article Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) - Scotland 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... Managing clinical risk Scotland Generic Medicine Professionalism
Factsheet 21/10/2015 Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) - Wales Preview Article Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) - Wales 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... Professionalism Managing clinical risk Generic Medicine Wales Ethics Compliance
01/10/2015 Chapter 4: Professionalism - What to do when things go wrong Preview Article Chapter 4: Professionalism - What to do when things go wrong Time to read article: 6 mins Close Preview The overwhelming majority of patients receive safe and effective care. However, when things do go wrong, it can be catastrophic for all involved. Part of being professional is having the knowledge and awareness to deal with such situations effectively. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Ethics Diagnosis Issues & conflict management CQC compliance Investigations Complaints
30/09/2015 Checklist to discuss with your trainer Preview Article Checklist to discuss with your trainer Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communication General practice Competence
11/09/2015 Ask the expert - capacity and consent Preview Article Ask the expert - capacity and consent Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dr Patrice Baptiste shares a challenging case Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Competence Generic Medicine Career planning
11/09/2015 Tales from the wards - Sink or Swim Preview Article Tales from the wards - Sink or Swim Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview FY2 Dr Rachel Eyre recalls her first morning as a doctor, where she was the only doctor monitoring a ward of 30 trauma and orthopaedic patients. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Career planning Generic Medicine Professionalism