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... Professionalism Expert Reports Investigations procedures patient safety Diagnosis
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... adverse outcomes patient safety Communication procedures Consent Negligence
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... Professionalism Communication patient safety Record keeping Consent
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... Inquests patient safety bariatrics
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... Communication Record keeping procedures adverse outcomes 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... patient safety Diagnosis adverse outcomes procedures Professionalism
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... assisted suicide Communication patient safety Ethics
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... General Surgery Managing clinical risk Medical Records
Case report 11/08/2022 Sympathectomy claim centered around consent Preview Article Sympathectomy claim centered around consent Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview We defend consultant surgeon Dr R after a negligence claim from patient Mr P. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Consent General Surgery Managing clinical risk
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... Missed diagnosis Orthopaedics hip replacement
Case report 11/08/2022 Corneal graft surgery leads to claim Preview Article Corneal graft surgery leads to claim Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Ophthalmologist Dr L is accused of failing to warn patient Mr M of the risks of corneal graft surgery. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... disclosure Consent Record keeping Communication
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... Ethics Professionalism Investigations Communication
Case report 22/07/2022 Medical Protection offers advice and support to Interested Person Preview Article Medical Protection offers advice and support to Interested Person Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Lucy Hanington, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, recalls a case in which an NHS consultant was called as ‘Interested Person’ by the coroner’s office. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Inquests IP
Case report 22/07/2022 Conflicts and criticism in inquests Preview Article Conflicts and criticism in inquests Time to read article: 2 mins () ★ Close Preview Dr Lucy Hanington, Medicolegal Consultant, details a case which demonstrate how having separate representation via Medical Protection can help during inquest proceedings. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Inquests GMC
Case report 22/07/2022 Doctor’s alcohol dependency results in GMC intervention Preview Article Doctor’s alcohol dependency results in GMC intervention Time to read article: 1 mins () ★ Close Preview A road traffic accident reveals a doctor’s alcohol dependency and results in a self-referral to the GMC. By Dr Lucy Hanington, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Wellbeing Professionalism GMC
Case report 21/07/2022 Anorexia case leads to inquest Preview Article Anorexia case leads to inquest Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Eating disorders can be complex conditions for clinicians to manage. Dr Emma Davies, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at a case of anorexia that resulted in our member being called to an inquest. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Capacity medical report Inquests IP GP
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 Fitness to Practise Professionalism Wellbeing GMC adverse outcomes
Case report 01/07/2022 Alleged failure to diagnose perforated uterus Preview Article Alleged failure to diagnose perforated uterus Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Record keeping plays a major role in the development of this case, which sees GP Dr O receive a clinical negligence claim following the insertion of an IUCD. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record keeping Diagnosis Consent Medical Records
Case report 01/07/2022 Knee replacement claim goes to trial Preview Article Knee replacement claim goes to trial Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr W receives a claim following his performance of a total knee replacement. Medical Protection fights the case all the way to a trial. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... clinical neglience Expert Reports Record keeping Claims
Case report 01/07/2022 Smile, you’re on camera: surveillance used in a case Preview Article Smile, you’re on camera: surveillance used in a case Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview A delayed diagnosis of diabetes leads Mrs Y to make a claim against a team of GPs. How did Medical Protection’s use of surveillance help resolve this case? Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... clinical neglience Data Protection Diagnosis Privacy Confidentiality Consent
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... Wellbeing Investigations Professionalism Stress
Case report 01/07/2022 Dealing with a public emergency as a Good Samaritan Preview Article Dealing with a public emergency as a Good Samaritan Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Capacity Professionalism Competence
Case report 01/07/2022 The importance of good record keeping Preview Article The importance of good record keeping Time to read article: 4 mins () ★ Close Preview Julie Baylis, Case Manager at Medical Protection, looks at a recent High Court case and how it underlined the importance of good quality medical records. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record keeping Stress Medical Records Consent GP
Case report 01/07/2022 Video: Strong record keeping - strong defence Preview Article Video: Strong record keeping - strong defence Time to read article: 3 mins () ★ Close Preview Ms Q experienced a surgical complication while under the care of Dr G. In this video, find out how Medical Protection supported Dr G when Ms Q pursued a claim and made a complaint to the Medical Council. Read more Article contains Video Tagged in... Competence Record keeping Consent Claims Compliance Complaints