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Case study: A knee replacement results in a call to a coroner’s inquest
Time to read article: 3 mins
A consultant orthopaedic surgeon calls Medical Protection for help with a complaint response and inquest statement following the death of a patient.
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Case study: Paediatrician’s conduct is called into question by patient’s parents
Time to read article: 2 mins
Dr O’Hare contacted Medical Protection when she received a complaint from a patient’s parents regarding her conduct.
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Case study: Consultant seeks Medical Protection representation following patient complaint
Time to read article: 3 mins
A consultant relies on Medical Protection representation when a complaint to the GMC occurs.
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Case study: Responding to a complaint from a patient
Time to read article: 3 mins
Consultant renal physician Dr Georgia Salisbury* is asked to make a statement when a patient’s care is questioned – she calls Medical Protection for help
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Challenging patients – what options are available?
Time to read article: 4 mins
Dr Emma Davies, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, offers some tips on managing challenging situations with patients.
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Articles and features
07/11/2022
Pitfalls of social media
Pitfalls of social media
Time to read article: 8 mins
Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at the dos and don’ts of social media use by medical professionals.
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Video: Strong record keeping - strong defence
Time to read article: 3 mins
Ms Q experienced a surgical complication while under the care of Dr G. In this video, find out how Medical Protection supported Dr G when Ms Q pursued a claim and made a complaint to the Medical Council.
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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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Remote handovers with colleagues: reducing the risks
Time to read article: 5 mins
Dr Sarah Coope, Senior Medical Educator at Medical Protection, looks at the gaps in information, misunderstandings and assumptions that can increase the risk of errors, conflict and complaints
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