10/04/2024 Raising concerns and whistleblowing Preview Article Raising concerns and whistleblowing Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview One of the most difficult situations faced by any clinician is when you are concerned that a colleague’s behaviour, health or professional performance may be placing patients at risk. This factsheet outlines your duty to raise concerns when patients may be at risk of harm. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine Ethics Reputation management Issues & conflict management Professionalism
Articles and features 08/02/2024 The four principles of medical ethics Preview Article The four principles of medical ethics Time to read article: 6 mins Close Preview Medical Protection explores the unique interplay between justice, patient autonomy and the law, as well as outlining the essential four principles of ethics. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Ethics medical student students
NHS Acq case studies 04/07/2023 Case study: Specialty trainee’s personal conduct into question after... Preview Article Case study: Specialty trainee’s personal conduct into question after drug use Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview When a specialty trainee was asked to self-refer to the GMC after his conduct outside clinical work, Medical Protection provided support and guidance. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Investigations Consultant GMC Professionalism Ethics
NHS Acq case studies 15/02/2023 Case study: When social media and the press question your skills or c... Preview Article Case study: When social media and the press question your skills or conduct Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Mr Ben Wozniak* calls on Medical Protection after social media posts criticise his abilities ahead of an inquest. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism Communication Ethics Wellbeing Social media
NHS Acq case studies 15/02/2023 Case study: Medical Protection offers advice and support when hospita... Preview Article Case study: Medical Protection offers advice and support when hospital shortages occur Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview NHS consultant Dr Bryony Shah* requests our advice on dealing with a hospital bed shortage during an NHS crisis. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Ethics Patient experience patient safety 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 Ethics Communication patient safety
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... Consent Confidentiality Communication Ethics Record keeping
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... Professionalism Confidentiality Consent patient safety Capacity Communication
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... Ethics Consent Record keeping Communication Confidentiality Professionalism
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 Communication Difficult patients Professionalism Wellbeing
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 Ethics Professionalism patient safety Communication Complaints
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... Ethics medical reports 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... Ethics Professionalism
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... Communication Professionalism Ethics Wellbeing Criminal acts Confidentiality
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... Investigations Ethics Professionalism Communication
Factsheet 19/12/2018 NHS Complaints Procedure - Wales Preview Article NHS Complaints Procedure - Wales Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview The regulations on NHS complaints in Wales are designed to make complaints handling open and accountable, fair and proportionate, and patient-focused. The emphasis is on resolving concerns in a timely fashion, openly and honestly, and a philosophy of “investigate once, investigate well”. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Wales Professionalism Complaints Ethics
Factsheet 19/12/2018 Medication Preview Article Medication Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Prescribing Northern Ireland England Wales Professionalism Ethics
18/12/2018 Giving Evidence - Courts and Inquests Preview Article Giving Evidence - Courts and Inquests Time to read article: 7 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. Read more Tagged in... Ethics England Professionalism Wales
Factsheet 11/12/2018 Duty of candour and reporting concerns Preview Article Duty of candour and reporting concerns Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Wales England Northern Ireland Ethics Professionalism Scotland
Factsheet 10/12/2018 Consent Preview Article Consent Time to read article: 7 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Wales Paediatrics Consent Scotland England Northern Ireland
Factsheet 07/12/2018 Chaperones Preview Article Chaperones Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview The medical consultation is a challenge to both doctor and patient, whether in the community or in hospital. The need for more detailed discussions with patients, along with their increasing autonomy and right to make choices in relation to their clinical care and treatment, has affected the traditional role of the doctor-patient relationship. This has made maintaining appropriate professional boundaries in the doctor-patient consultation more challenging, however, the guidance from national and regulatory bodies is clear that it is always the health professional's responsibility to do so. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Northern Ireland Professionalism Reputation management Generic Medicine Scotland England
Factsheet 06/07/2017 Duty of candour for GPs and dental practitioners - England Preview Article Duty of candour for GPs and dental practitioners - England Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview The duty, which was introduced by the government through regulation 20 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, applies to NHS organisations such as trusts and foundation trusts, to secondary care clinicians, and to bodies including GP practices, dental practices and care homes. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Compliance England Communication Ethics
Advice booklet 04/07/2017 Professionalism - A Medical Protection Guide Preview Article Professionalism - A Medical Protection Guide Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Welcome to Medical Protection’s guide to professionalism, a publication that takes a closer look at what it means to be a professional. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine Ethics Professionalism
04/07/2017 Chapter 3: Professionalism - Great Expectations Preview Article Chapter 3: Professionalism - Great Expectations Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Today’s doctors are working in a constantly evolving environment, where many of the old expectations regarding the role of doctors, nurses and patients are being replaced by new ones. The roles themselves are changing – doctors are clinicians, leaders, teachers, managers, commissioners and purchasers of services. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Ethics Generic Medicine Professionalism