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
Articles and features 02/08/2021 Vicarious liability / extended liability Preview Article Vicarious liability / extended liability () ★ Close Preview Important information for members regarding claims arising from your vicarious liability / extended liability. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 03/04/2020 Counselling service for members Preview Article Counselling service for members Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview Medical Protection offers a confidential 24/7 counselling service to any members experiencing work-related stress, or stress that they feel could impact their practice. Find out more here Read more Article contains Text
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... Diagnosis Professionalism patient safety procedures Investigations Expert Reports
Case report 30/11/2022 Equipment shortage and a delayed reaction Preview Article Equipment shortage and a delayed reaction Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Dermatologist Dr V faces a claim after the death of his patient. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... patient safety Consent Communication Negligence procedures adverse outcomes
Case report 30/11/2022 An allegation of sexual assault Preview Article An allegation of sexual assault Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Medical Protection steps in when the police investigate an allegation of sexual assault during a vaginal examination. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record keeping Consent patient safety Communication Professionalism
Case report 30/11/2022 Multidisciplinary care leads to inquest Preview Article Multidisciplinary care leads to inquest Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview GP Dr S is called before the coroner after the death of a 13-year-old patient. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... bariatrics patient safety Inquests
Case report 30/11/2022 Cumulative errors leads to a difficult birth Preview Article Cumulative errors leads to a difficult birth Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview A difficult birth leads to a claim for obstetrician Dr A. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... adverse outcomes Communication procedures Record keeping Handovers
Case report 30/11/2022 Mismanagement of diagnostic injections risks cord damage Preview Article Mismanagement of diagnostic injections risks cord damage Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Pain consultant Dr M learns a difficult lesson on adopting multiple roles. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... procedures Professionalism Diagnosis patient safety adverse outcomes
Case report 30/11/2022 An application for assisted suicide Preview Article An application for assisted suicide Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview GP Dr T requests advice when his patient asks for their medical records. By Ibrar Mahmood, Case Manager at Medical Protection. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... patient safety Communication Ethics assisted suicide
Case report 14/11/2022 Fatal outcome after chest drain error Preview Article Fatal outcome after chest drain error Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Mrs A, was admitted for a triple coronary artery bypass graft operation for her NSTEMI. She had a past medical history of thoracic (T9-T10) spinal fusion for fractures secondary to a viral illness more than 20 years ago. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Medical Records General Surgery Managing clinical risk
Articles and features 07/11/2022 Ask the expert: online patient records Preview Article Ask the expert: online patient records Time to read article: 5 mins () ★ Close Preview From summer 2022 GP patients in England have been able to have fuller access to their records through the NHS App. Sarah Baggot, Case Manager at Medical Protection, outlines the process and provides practical advice. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Ethics Confidentiality Record keeping Communication Consent
Articles and features 07/11/2022 Parental disagreements over a child patient Preview Article Parental disagreements over a child patient Time to read article: 7 mins () ★ Close Preview What happens when separated parents ask for medical information about their child? Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at this common query to our advice line. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Capacity Communication Confidentiality Record keeping Ethics Professionalism
Articles and features 07/11/2022 Hidden devices – tackling the issue of recordings Preview Article Hidden devices – tackling the issue of recordings Time to read article: 6 mins () ★ Close Preview Julie Baylis, Case Manager at Medical Protection, looks at a dilemma which is becoming an increasingly pressing concern for clinicians in the ever-evolving digital era. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record keeping Consent Ethics Communication Professionalism Confidentiality
Articles and features 07/11/2022 Challenging patients – what options are available? Preview Article Challenging patients – what options are available? Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Emma Davies, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, offers some tips on managing challenging situations with patients. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Patient expectations Ethics Difficult patients Wellbeing Complaints Professionalism
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... Confidentiality Professionalism patient safety Complaints Social media Communication
Articles and features 07/11/2022 Clinical Negligence Scheme for General Practice: Clearing up GP indem... Preview Article Clinical Negligence Scheme for General Practice: Clearing up GP indemnity Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Dawn McGuire, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, provides this reminder on how GP indemnity works in England and Wales, following the 2019 introduction of the state-backed scheme. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Clinical Negligence Scheme GP indemnity clinical neglience
Articles and features 21/10/2022 What can the Medical Examiner service do for you? Preview Article What can the Medical Examiner service do for you? Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Emma Davies, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at how the Medical Examiner system works and key changes taking place in April 2023. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... medical reports Ethics medical examiners Professionalism
Articles and features 30/09/2022 Abortion Act amendments – what they mean for you Preview Article Abortion Act amendments – what they mean for you Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Caroline Osborne-White and Dr Corina Lee, Medicolegal Consultants at Medical Protection, look at some recent changes to abortion law and what they mean for the professional expectations of clinicians Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism Ethics
Articles and features 21/09/2022 Meeting Competition and Markets Authority requirements: What you need... Preview Article Meeting Competition and Markets Authority requirements: What you need to know as a private consultant Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Consultants who undertake private practice have a legal duty to comply with competition legislation and that includes engaging with PHIN, the Private Healthcare Information Network. Medical Protection outlines your key responsibilities when doing so, including how PHIN can help. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record keeping Private Practice COVID-19 Professionalism
Articles and features 12/09/2022 A roundup and our top tips for building a successful private practice Preview Article A roundup and our top tips for building a successful private practice Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Starting private work may seem daunting but spending the time to plan and understand how to trade in this medical sector should ensure you build a successful practice. In the last of this series, we recap on the key points to consider and provide top tips for building your private practice. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 08/09/2022 Don’t you know who I am? Treating patients in the spotlight Preview Article Don’t you know who I am? Treating patients in the spotlight Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Doctors who treat high-profile patients face a unique set of challenges when it comes to ensuring they receive the best possible care. Dr Anthea Martin investigates these issues and offers advice on how doctors can protect themselves, as well as the patient. Read more Article contains Text
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... Professionalism Investigations Claims
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