Articles and features 10/08/2023 What I wish I knew before becoming a medical student Preview Article What I wish I knew before becoming a medical student Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview A medical student considers their early learnings from medical school so far and what they wish they had been told to consider when starting their gruelling studies. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 29/06/2023 The five principles of the Mental Capacity Act Preview Article The five principles of the Mental Capacity Act Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Both legislation and the GMC’s guidance emphasise that doctors should presume that adults have the capacity to consent to or refuse a proposed treatment unless it can be established that they lack that capacity. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Use Guidelines students Consent & capacity Managing clinical risk
Articles and features 31/05/2023 Why should you join Medical Protection as a medical student? Preview Article Why should you join Medical Protection as a medical student? Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dr Caroline Osborne-White, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, explains why it is worth joining the world’s leading medical defence organisation as early as possible in your medical career. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... students medical student
Case report 02/05/2023 An example of a Good Samaritan act by a medical student Preview Article An example of a Good Samaritan act by a medical student Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview A medical student contacts Medical Protection after they assist in the aftermath of a road traffic collision. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... student medical student
Articles and features 07/11/2022 Pitfalls of social media Preview Article Pitfalls of social media Time to read article: 8 mins Close Preview Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at the dos and don’ts of social media use by medical professionals. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Social media Communication Ethics patient safety Complaints Confidentiality
Articles and features 11/08/2022 High profile patients Preview Article High profile patients Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Treating high-profile patients can often present a unique set of medicolegal challenges and it is important that doctors protect themselves, as well as the patient. Dr Emma Green, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, discusses the common issues and sets out some advice Read more Article contains Text
Case report 11/08/2022 Abnormal blood results – alleged failure to follow up Preview Article Abnormal blood results – alleged failure to follow up Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Ms D, a 60-year-old woman, underwent a total hip replacement under the care of consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr R. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... hip replacement Orthopaedics Missed diagnosis
Articles and features 02/08/2022 What does 'safe space' mean for safety investigations in the NHS? Preview Article What does 'safe space' mean for safety investigations in the NHS? Time to read article: 6 mins Close Preview Dr Sean Weaver, Deputy Medical Director, and Cassandra Cameron, Head of Policy and Strategy, from the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch, look towards the 2023 introduction of ‘safe space’ in England – and what this means for patient safety Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Patient experience patient safety Professionalism Investigations
Articles and features 02/08/2022 Breaching confidentiality: can doctors report a crime? Preview Article Breaching confidentiality: can doctors report a crime? Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Dr Emma Green, medicolegal consultant at Medical Protection, recalls a harrowing experience encountering a violent patient and considers the impact on confidentiality when reporting criminal behaviour or assault. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism Communication Ethics Criminal acts Wellbeing Difficult patients
Articles and features 01/08/2022 Response to the review of Good Medical Practice Preview Article Response to the review of Good Medical Practice Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Medical Protection Society (MPS) has recently submitted our response to the review of Good medical practice carried out by the General Medical Council (GMC) . Read more Article contains Text
Case report 20/06/2022 Criminal case dismissed thanks to Medical Protection discretion Preview Article Criminal case dismissed thanks to Medical Protection discretion Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview A criminal investigation has been dismissed against a Medical Protection member, in a recent case that also underlined the value of our discretionary indemnity. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 06/04/2022 Considering the accidental storage of human tissue Preview Article Considering the accidental storage of human tissue Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview A consultant in England contacted the Medical Protection advice line after she found a human skeleton in her loft while in the process of moving house. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... medical student Human Tissue Authority student skeleton HTA
Articles and features 08/03/2022 Providing support to refugee healthcare workers Preview Article Providing support to refugee healthcare workers Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Medical Protection is proud to support the excellent work of a not-for-profit organisation in the north-west of England. Find out about REACHE North West and its work to help refugee and asylum-seeking healthcare professionals get ready for the NHS Read more Article contains Text
Factsheet 28/01/2022 Non-therapeutic circumcision - UK Preview Article Non-therapeutic circumcision - UK Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Non-therapeutic circumcision of male children is carried out for religious or ritual reasons and is generally not available on the NHS.1 There is also a significant issue related to the appropriateness of the facilities in which the operation is carried out and a lack of formal training and certification in circumcision. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Northern Ireland Wales Scotland Infection control Generic Medicine Consent
Articles and features 10/01/2022 Can I provide advice or prescribe medication to family and friends? Preview Article Can I provide advice or prescribe medication to family and friends? Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Dr Gabrielle Pendlebury, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at this increasingly common dilemma Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... GMC Prescribing
Articles and features 08/12/2021 Mandatory vaccination for NHS staff Preview Article Mandatory vaccination for NHS staff Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview From 1 April 2022, vaccinations against COVID-19 will be mandatory for patient-facing health and care staff in England. Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, takes a closer look at what these changes mean Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... vaccinations COVID-19
Case report 09/11/2021 Cauda equina and two versions of events Preview Article Cauda equina and two versions of events Time to read article: 8 mins Close Preview Experienced GP Dr N has her account of a cauda equina consultation challenged by the patient – how did Medical Protection help out in this case? Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record keeping clinical records student doctor Missed diagnosis
Case report 09/11/2021 Migraine misdiagnosis in child leads to claim Preview Article Migraine misdiagnosis in child leads to claim Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Repeated headaches in eight-year old Master J leads to a missed diagnosis and a claim against Dr P. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Missed diagnosis migraine
Articles and features 25/10/2021 Meet Clara Munro, from The BMJ’s new Doctor Informed podcast Preview Article Meet Clara Munro, from The BMJ’s new Doctor Informed podcast Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Medical Protection speaks to Clara Munro, one of the creators and presenters of Doctor Informed, an upcoming podcast from The BMJ that aims to keep hospital doctors equipped with the skills to develop their daily practice. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Jenni Burt Doctor Informed podcast The BMJ
Case report 01/10/2021 Patient surveillance reduces claim amount Preview Article Patient surveillance reduces claim amount Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Dr Sophie Haroon and Alison Clarke look at how surveillance of a claimant can be useful when defending against claims. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice Diagnosis Claims
Articles and features 20/09/2021 COVID-19 vaccination: lacking capacity to consent Preview Article COVID-19 vaccination: lacking capacity to consent Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview As the vaccination programme against COVID-19 continues in the UK, the usual laws around patient consent still apply. But what if your patient lacks capacity to consent? Dr Jayne Molodynski, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, offers advice and guidance Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... COVID-19 Consent & capacity Consent vaccinations
Articles and features 08/09/2021 Inquests – how can we help? Preview Article Inquests – how can we help? Time to read article: 9 mins Close Preview Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at how inquests work and why you need Medical Protection assistance. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Prevention of Future Deaths report Inquests Good Medical Practice IP Professionalism General Medical Council
Articles and features 07/09/2021 Vaccinations: what are the medicolegal risks? Preview Article Vaccinations: what are the medicolegal risks? Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at two recent cases linked to the COVID-19 vaccination programme, where members have called on Medical Protection for advice. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... COVID-19 vaccinations Coronavirus
Articles and features 02/08/2021 Limitations of membership Preview Article Limitations of membership Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview We carefully consider each request for assistance, but there are some circumstances in which we are unlikely to help. View examples of where we are unlikely to provide assistance. Read more Article contains Text