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08/09/2021
Inquests – how can we help?
Inquests – how can we help?
Time to read article: 9 mins
Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at how inquests work and why you need Medical Protection assistance.
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Mastering great communication
Time to read article: 4 mins
Ivy Grove Surgery in Derbyshire made the headlines in April with an extensive and honest open letter to their patients. But for the practice partners, it’s only one part of their wider strategy on communicating with patients. Gareth Gillespie, Editor of Practice Matters, spoke to the surgery about what drives their approach.
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Articles and features
07/09/2021
Vaccinations: what are the medicolegal risks?
Vaccinations: what are the medicolegal risks?
Time to read article: 4 mins
Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at two recent cases linked to the COVID-19 vaccination programme, where members have called on Medical Protection for advice.
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Considering patient satisfaction within telemedicine
Time to read article: 5 mins
Remote consultations have been a key feature within healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic. Medical Protection assesses its progress so far and the medicolegal risks
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Articles and features
07/09/2021
Who are the GMC?
Who are the GMC?
Time to read article: 3 mins
Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks in detail at the work of the regulator, and how Medical Protection can assist in any cases brought before them.
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Telemedicine and thigh pain – a cautionary tale
Time to read article: 5 mins
Sinead Lay, Case Manager at Medical Protection, looks at the potential pitfalls of telemedicine
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Consultation response on Duty of Candour & Being Open to Department of Health Northern Ireland
Time to read article: 2 mins
MPS has responded to a consultation on proposals to introduce a statutory duty of candour in Northern Ireland. Read the summary and full response here.
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Consultation response to the PSA performance review of the GMC
Time to read article: 4 mins
Medical Protection Society (MPS) submission to Professional Standards Authority (PSA) performance review of General Medical Council (GMC)
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