Articles and features 14/11/2019 Tackling stress Preview Article Tackling stress Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview The effects of stress are felt by thousands of health professionals. Here are our top tips on spotting the signs and dealing with stress. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Negotiating & influencing Training & cpd Decision Making Competence New Doctor Professionalism
Articles and features 08/10/2019 Follow the leader Preview Article Follow the leader Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Dr Leila Touil and Dr Yasmin Ahmed-Little call all junior doctors to rise to the leadership challenge. Here they show you how. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... New Doctor Negotiating & influencing Decision Making Competence Training & cpd Career planning
Articles and features 03/10/2019 A day in the life of a trainee in emergency surgery Preview Article A day in the life of a trainee in emergency surgery Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Thinking of a career in emergency general surgery? Read Dr Mike Davies' account of working in ESGU. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... New Doctor General Surgery Emergency Medicine Competence Career planning Professionalism
Articles and features 04/09/2019 Presumed consent for organ donation: what’s changing where? Preview Article Presumed consent for organ donation: what’s changing where? Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview In a recent Medical Protection survey almost a third of doctors questioned were not comfortable discussing organ donation with a patient. With different laws across the UK and further changes imminent, this is maybe not surprising Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Decision Making New Doctor Communication Consent
Articles and features 16/08/2019 Dealing with patients who want to self-discharge Preview Article Dealing with patients who want to self-discharge Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Medical Protection’s Medicolegal Adviser Dr Clare Redmond discusses how to manage a situation where a patient asks to be discharged Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine Consent & capacity Communication Record keeping New Doctor Decision Making
Articles and features 12/08/2019 A week in the life of an F2 working in a hospice Preview Article A week in the life of an F2 working in a hospice Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Dr Beatrice Baiden shares her experiences of working in palliative care. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Treatment Planning Training & cpd Competence Career planning New Doctor Palliative Care
Articles and features 08/08/2019 A day in the life of an F2 in public health Preview Article A day in the life of an F2 in public health Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Considering a career in public health? Dr Yasmin Akram gives us a glimpse of what it is like. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Career planning New Doctor Competence
Articles and features 01/08/2019 How to work in psychiatry Preview Article How to work in psychiatry Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Behind misunderstandings and stigma attached to psychiatry, there is a fascinating and rewarding career to be found, write Dr Liz Ewins and Dr Dan Hodgson. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism Competence Psychiatry New Doctor
Articles and features 19/07/2019 Being a paediatrician Preview Article Being a paediatrician Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Dr Michele Afif, Medicolegal Adviser at Medical Protection, reflects on her experiences of working in paediatrics Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Career planning Paediatrics New Doctor Professionalism
Articles and features 18/06/2019 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 experience of what it takes to learn on the job and become a better doctor each day. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Competence New Doctor Professionalism
Articles and features 18/06/2019 Power and Responsibility Preview Article Power and Responsibility Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Dr Deborah Bowman discusses the pressure and challenge for new doctors as they begin their career. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Competence Professionalism New Doctor
Articles and features 17/06/2019 Ten essential tips for your foundation years Preview Article Ten essential tips for your foundation years Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dr Jayne Molodynski provides her top ten tips for surviving your foundation years. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism New Doctor Competence
Articles and features 27/10/2017 A day in the life of an FY1 anaesthetist Preview Article A day in the life of an FY1 anaesthetist Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dr Jonathan Healan describes a busy day in anaesthetics Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... New Doctor Anaesthetics
Articles and features 27/10/2017 Hot topic: Include reflections in your ePortfolio Preview Article Hot topic: Include reflections in your ePortfolio Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Drawing upon a recently reported case, Medical Protection’s Senior Medicolegal Adviser Dr Pallavi Bradshaw emphasises why it is important to include reflections in your ePortfolio. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... New Doctor
Articles and features 27/10/2017 Consent success Preview Article Consent success Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Top ten tips to assist foundation doctors when consenting a patient for a procedure Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... New Doctor Consent
Articles and features 27/10/2017 Ask MPS: Probity Preview Article Ask MPS: Probity Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview New Doctor Editor-in-Chief and Medicolegal Adviser Dr James Thorpe demonstrates why probity is paramount to the role of a foundation doctor. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Probity New Doctor
Articles and features 27/10/2017 A difficult conversation Preview Article A difficult conversation Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview When it comes to Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Medical Protection’s Medicolegal Adviser Dr Nicky King reflects on a junior doctor’s position Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... New Doctor
Articles and features 27/10/2017 From ward to world Preview Article From ward to world Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Dr Robert Molloy reflects on his time working as a young doctor in Christchurch, New Zealand. When an earthquake struck, his year abroad took a very different turn Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... New Doctor
Articles and features 28/09/2017 Working in casualty in Uganda Preview Article Working in casualty in Uganda Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Dr Aaron Madhok reflects on his time working in Africa Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism Decision Making New Doctor Generic Medicine Competence
Articles and features 28/09/2017 Challenging interactions with colleagues Preview Article Challenging interactions with colleagues Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Poor communication between doctors lies at the heart of many complaints, claims and disciplinary actions. Dr Mark Dinwoodie, consultant in medical education, explains the importance of maintaining good relationships with colleagues and communicating effectively with other health professionals Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communication New Doctor Generic Medicine Decision Making Handover Professionalism
Articles and features 28/09/2017 On the ward: Everyday consent dilemmas Preview Article On the ward: Everyday consent dilemmas Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dr James Thorpe, Medicolegal Adviser at Medical Protection, reflects on a common issue where junior doctors are asked to perform roles outside their competence, in particular taking informed consent for surgical procedures and other invasive investigations Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communication New Doctor Competence Generic Medicine Consent
Articles and features 28/09/2017 Using chaperones Preview Article Using chaperones Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dr Ben White, a Medical Protection Medicolegal Adviser, discusses the use of chaperones during intimate examinations Read more Article contains Text Video Tagged in... Communication Generic Medicine New Doctor Decision Making
Articles and features 28/09/2017 Top tips for staying safe on social media Preview Article Top tips for staying safe on social media Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Foundation doctors are increasingly using social media and smartphone apps to communicate with each other and senior colleagues. While this has many advantages, there are pitfalls to consider. Dr James Thorpe, Medicolegal Adviser at Medical Protection, investigates. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... New Doctor Generic Medicine Communication Professionalism
Articles and features 30/08/2017 Consent and young people Preview Article Consent and young people Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Dr Hajra Siraj, GP registrar in London, shares a tricky case around assessing the competence of young people. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Issues & conflict management Consent Managing clinical risk New Doctor Confidentiality Use Guidelines