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Medical examiners: a new role for England and Wales
Time to read article: 4 mins
From April 2019, the new role of medical examiner will be introduced into the process for investigating the deaths of patients. Dr Ben Lobo, consultant physician, geriatrician and medical examiner, and Dr Ewen Ross, medicolegal consultant at Medical Protection, look at what this means for you
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Articles and features
14/02/2019
How to fall back in love with your medical career
How to fall back in love with your medical career
Time to read article: 2 mins
Working in medicine has its ups and downs, so it’s important to do the things that help you stay happy at work.
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Problems arise from spinal anaesthesia
Time to read article: 2 mins
A 48-year-old man underwent abdominoplasty and liposuction. At the pre-operative visit, the consultant anaesthetist proposed general anaesthesia along with a spinal anaesthetic for the purpose of post-operative pain relief.
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Learning from cases
08/02/2019
Learning from cases: Anaesthesia
Learning from cases: Anaesthesia
Time to read article: 10 mins
This guide focuses on anaesthesia-related medicolegal cases. It looks at claims and causes, including COVID-19's impact, common themes, and risk management for UK-based anaesthetists.
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Risk management masterclass for orthopaedic, spinal and neurosurgeons
Enhance your expertise, reduce your risk
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Medical Protection’s response to the GP contract announcement
Time to read article: 1 mins
Simon Kayll, Chief Executive at MPS, responds to the GP contract announcement on 31 January 2019. Click to read more.
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Response to GMC consultation on decision making and consent
Time to read article: 2 mins
Medical Protection has welcomed proposals by the GMC to update their guidance on Decision making and consent. Read more here.
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When patients miss appointments – should DNA mean Does Need Appointment?
Time to read article: 1 mins
When patients fail to attend an appointment, it can be hugely frustrating for a number of reasons. It is also very costly, according to recent NHS England data that suggests up to 15 million general practice appointments are being wasted each year – at an estimated cost to the NHS of £216 million.
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The cost of claims – control through proportionality
Time to read article: 3 mins
If you have ever been unfortunate enough to receive a letter of claim, you will be aware of how stressful the process can be. Another aspect is the often high sums of money involved. Stephen Preater, costs adviser at Medical Protection, is part of an expert in-house team that is dedicated to controlling the amounts sought by claimants
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