Case report 30/11/2022 Expert challenged over delayed diagnosis report Preview Article Expert challenged over delayed diagnosis report Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Oncoplastic breast surgeon Dr M is investigated after a late diagnosis of breast cancer. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... patient safety Professionalism Diagnosis Expert Reports Investigations procedures
Factsheet 08/09/2022 Professional boundaries Preview Article Professional boundaries Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview The doctor−patient relationship is based on trust. The GMC’s Good Medical Practice section on professionalism says that good doctors are “honest and trustworthy, and act with integrity and within the law.” Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Investigations Claims Professionalism
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... Investigations Patient experience patient safety Professionalism
Case report 22/07/2022 Assistance following allegation of sexual assault Preview Article Assistance following allegation of sexual assault Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview A consultant faces an investigation following an allegation of sexual assault during a routine clinical examination. Dr Lucy Hanington, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, reports. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism Communication Investigations Ethics
Case report 14/07/2022 GMC investigation triggered by the death of a patient Preview Article GMC investigation triggered by the death of a patient Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview An NHS consultant physician is the subject of a criminal and GMC investigation following the death of a patient with multiple organ failure. By Dr Beth Walker, medicolegal consultant at Medical Protection. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Investigations Wellbeing Professionalism Fitness to Practise GMC adverse outcomes
Case report 01/07/2022 An allegation of dishonesty Preview Article An allegation of dishonesty Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview A suspected forged training certificate lands Dr U before a Medical Council hearing – find out how Medical Protection supported her throughout the case. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Stress Wellbeing Investigations Professionalism
Case report 08/06/2021 Missed diagnosis during colonoscopy Preview Article Missed diagnosis during colonoscopy Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview GP Dr D and consultant gastroenterologist Dr B face a claim after an abandoned colonoscopy fails to pick up the required diagnosis. Medical Protection handles the case. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Medical Records Missed diagnosis GP Gastroenterology Colonoscopy Record keeping
Case report 13/11/2020 Alleged failure to investigate chest pain Preview Article Alleged failure to investigate chest pain Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview A GP faces a clinical negligence claim on the grounds of failure to undertake cardiac-related investigations. This case report looks at how MPS successfully sought mediation as an alternative form of dispute resolution, avoiding formal court proceedings. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Investigations Casebook General practice Claims Record keeping
Case report 23/10/2018 Initial management of an itchy skin rash Preview Article Initial management of an itchy skin rash Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Treatment of an itchy rash leads to a claim against GP Dr U, but was he negligent? Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Investigations Diagnosis Record keeping Claims
Case report 21/09/2018 When is healthcare criminal? Preview Article When is healthcare criminal? Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview 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. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Negligence Claims Investigations
Factsheet 08/08/2018 Inquests - Northern Ireland Preview Article Inquests - Northern Ireland Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview An inquest is a fact-finding exercise that is conducted by the Coroner and, in some cases, in front of a jury. The purpose of an inquest is to find out who the person was and, how, when and where they died. This factsheet gives further information about what happens at an inquest. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Northern Ireland Investigations
Case report 12/04/2018 Missed spinal arteriovenous malformation Preview Article Missed spinal arteriovenous malformation Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Investigations Casebook Casebook Scotland Claims
Casebook 30/08/2017 Opinion: Failure to test for HIV infection: A medicolegal question? Preview Article Opinion: Failure to test for HIV infection: A medicolegal question? Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Michael Rayment and Dr Ann Sullivan, Department of Sexual Health and HIV Medicine, Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust (on behalf of the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV, and the British HIV Association). Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing clinical risk Casebook Investigations
Casebook 29/08/2017 A dark day for psychiatry? Preview Article A dark day for psychiatry? Time to read article: 7 mins () ★ Close Preview Last year a French psychiatrist was charged with manslaughter after failing to recognise the danger posed by her patient. Sara Williams investigates how to balance the interests of risky patients and the public Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Investigations Casebook Treatment Planning Patients Managing clinical risk
Factsheet 31/08/2016 Inquests - England Preview Article Inquests - England Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview An inquest is a fact-finding exercise that is conducted by the coroner and, in some cases, in front of a jury. The purpose of an inquest is to find out who died – when, where, how and in what circumstances. This factsheet gives further information about what happens at an inquest. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Inquests Investigations
Factsheet 14/07/2015 Reporting deaths to the Coroner - Northern Ireland Preview Article Reporting deaths to the Coroner - Northern Ireland Time to read article: 6 mins () ★ Close Preview If a death occurs in a violent or unnatural manner, in custody, or suddenly but without certain cause, a coroner has a duty to enquire into the death. This factsheet sets out the role of a coroner, the reporting process and what will happen once you have reported a death to the coroner. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine Investigations Compliance Northern Ireland Inquests
Factsheet 01/12/2014 Giving evidence - Northern Ireland Preview Article Giving evidence - Northern Ireland Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview As a doctor, you may be asked to give evidence in many different types of tribunals, including criminal or civil courts, the coroner’s court and employment or mental health tribunals. This factsheet gives further information about what to expect and how to prepare. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Investigations Professionalism
Articles and features 26/09/2014 Everything you need to know about negligence claims Preview Article Everything you need to know about negligence claims Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview MPS Claims Manager Ashley Dee, who is based in our Edinburgh office, explains the claims process step-by-step and what it means for you Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... New Doctor Issues & conflict management Complaints Investigations Compliance Successful Defence
Factsheet 01/05/2014 Giving evidence - Wales Preview Article Giving evidence - Wales Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview As a doctor, you may be asked to give evidence in many different types of tribunals, including criminal or civil courts, the coroner’s court and employment or mental health tribunals. This factsheet gives further information about what to expect and how to prepare. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Issues & conflict management Use Guidelines Wales Investigations
Factsheet 01/04/2014 Removal of medical equipment after death Preview Article Removal of medical equipment after death Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview If a patient dies and the death is reportable to the coroner, you should leave all equipment in place until you have discussed the case with the coroner’s officer. This factsheet gives you further information about what to do. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Health & safety Inquests Equipment General Surgery Managing clinical risk Investigations
Factsheet 01/04/2014 Guide to writing expert reports - Wales Preview Article Guide to writing expert reports - Wales Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview As an expert you should be aiming to produce a report which is free standing – from which the reader can glean the key issues in the case, understand the evidence available and reach a clear understanding of the range of expert opinion, without needing to look at any other document. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Issues & conflict management Generic Medicine Use Guidelines Investigations Wales
Articles and features 04/01/2014 Collateral damage Preview Article Collateral damage Time to read article: 6 mins () ★ Close Preview The sooner you call MPS about an ethical or legal dilemma, the sooner the matter can be resolved. Professor Carol Seymour, Dr Tom Mosedale, Dr Richard Brittain and Sara Williams explore how and why Collateral-damage foundation doctors get into troubleCollateral-damage foundation doctors get into trouble Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Issues & conflict management Complaints Managing clinical risk Use Guidelines Confidentiality Generic Medicine
Factsheet 01/04/2013 Guide to writing expert reports - Scotland Preview Article Guide to writing expert reports - Scotland Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview As an expert you should be aiming to produce a report which is free standing – from which the reader can glean the key issues in the case, understand the evidence available and reach a clear understanding of the range of expert opinion, without needing to look at any other document. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Use Guidelines Communication Record keeping Investigations Generic Medicine Claims
Factsheet 04/01/2013 Giving evidence - Scotland Preview Article Giving evidence - Scotland Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview As a doctor, you may be asked to give evidence in many different types of forums including criminal or civil courts, Fatal Accident Inquiries and employment or mental health tribunals. This factsheet gives further information about what to expect and how to prepare. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Investigations Medical Records Patients Generic Medicine CQC compliance Compliance