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Video: Failure to act on lower back pain
Time to read article: 2 mins
In this video, we look at how red flags for cauda equina syndrome were missed by both GP and hospital, leading to a costly claim.
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News and updates
08/04/2019
World day for safety and health at work
World day for safety and health at work
Time to read article: 3 mins
Croner – Medical Protection’s trusted health and safety partner – provide answers to the most important questions an employer needs to ask to ensure a safe workplace
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Should I declare that my patient is fit to run a marathon?
Time to read article: 3 mins
GPs may be unsure about declaring patients fit to take part in physical events. Dr Emma Davies, medicolegal consultant at Medical Protection, provides advice on this common query
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Comprehensive clinical negligence protection for MPS members in general practice in England
Time to read article: 2 mins
Existing Liabilities Scheme for MPS members working in general practice in England.
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News and updates
08/03/2019
Celebrating the women of Medical Protection
Celebrating the women of Medical Protection
Time to read article: 8 mins
It’s International Women’s Day on 8 March and we wanted to introduce you to some of the wonderful women from around the world who work at Medical Protection, supporting members each and every day. We can’t mention all the amazing women working in the organisation, but here’s just a snapshot of some of our fantastic female employees.
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Articles and features
05/03/2019
Electives packing list
Electives packing list
Time to read article: 1 mins
We have put together the following basic packing checklist for you to refer to. This is by no means exhaustive, but there are some useful ideas.
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MPS response to DHSC consultation on clinical negligence cover
Time to read article: 1 mins
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is seeking views about indemnity cover for healthcare professionals who are not covered by any existing or proposed state-backed scheme, via an open consultation which closes on 28 February.
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Medical Protection comments on state-backed indemnity after SI laid before Parliament
Time to read article: 1 mins
Rob Hendry, Medical Director at Medical Protection, responds to the Statutory Instrument (SI) which has been laid before Parliament this week .
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