-
Home
>
-
Advice centre articles
DVLA forms – simple errors, big consequences
Time to read article: 4 mins
An error on a DVLA form leads to a claim – how did we assist Dr G with this?
Read more
Cardiac arrest leads to inquest
Time to read article: 3 mins
When Dr M is called before the coroner, we step in to assist – find out how.
Read more
An expert under examination
Time to read article: 3 mins
Dr Sophie Haroon, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at an interesting case where the expert witness becomes the centre of the claim.
Read more
Articles and features
15/08/2023
The medical expert: it could be you
The medical expert: it could be you
Time to read article: 3 mins
Dr Lucy Hanington, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, stresses the importance of having a diverse pool of medical experts to call on.
Read more
What I wish I knew before becoming a medical student
Time to read article: 3 mins
A medical student considers their early learnings from medical school so far and what they wish they had been told to consider when starting their gruelling studies.
Read more
The Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards online course
Time to read article: 1 mins
This two and a half hour eLearning course is divided into nine modules of interactive content. It features interviews with leading experts working with the Mental Capacity Act.
Read more
Half of doctors say mental health is worse now than during the pandemic
Time to read article: 5 mins
Nearly half of healthcare professionals in the UK (46%) say their mental health is worse now than it was during the pandemic, and three quarters (75%) feel the Government is not doing enough to help healthcare professionals with mental health issues.
Read more
Case study: Specialty trainee’s personal conduct into question after drug use
Time to read article: 4 mins
When a specialty trainee was asked to self-refer to the GMC after his conduct outside clinical work, Medical Protection provided support and guidance.
Read more
NHS Workforce Plan: More needed on mental wellbeing support to help retention effort
Time to read article: 1 mins