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Our medicolegal advice service is open to members with urgent queries and medicolegal emergencies 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
These factsheets provide only a general overview of the topic and should not be relied upon as definitive guidance.
If you are a Medical Protection member and need specific advice, call 0800 2255 677 and ask to speak to a medicolegal adviser.
If you encounter such an emergency please call
or email
One of our expert medical advisers will respond as soon as possible.
Members should ensure that all information sent to MPS is sent in a secure manner. Please do not send in any patient notes at this stage; MPS will advise if these are required.