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SAS doctors face harsher sanctions when unrepresented at medical tribunals
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SAS and locally employed doctors are twice as likely to not have legal representation when facing a MPTS hearing which is leading to harsher sanctions, according to figures obtained by Medical Protection Society.
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Becoming and Being a SAS Doctor in a Senior Leadership Position
Time to read article: 3 mins
Dr Laura J. Hipple has worked as an Associate Specialist in North Cumbria since 2003, where she is currently also SAS doctor lead and tutor. She is also Vice President for Membership and Workforce at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. As part of SAS Week 2024, Dr Hipple writes about her journey from studying medicine to becoming a SAS doctor in a senior leadership position.
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Doctors advised to be cautious when asked to declare patients’ fit to run marathons
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Doctors advised to be cautious when asked to declare patients’ fit to run marathons
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Should I sign my patient's 'fitness to participate' form?
Time to read article: 4 mins
GPs may be unsure about declaring patients fit to take part in physical events. Medical Protection provides advice on this common query.
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Revamp of regulations to certify cause of death
Time to read article: 2 mins
As the new death certification regulations come into force, Medicolegal Consultant Dr Emma Davies looks at the implications for general practice staff.
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Maintaining good care during collective action
Time to read article: 1 mins
Medical Protection sets out guidance on factors that members will need to consider regarding GP collective action
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New Government must turn its hand to rising clinical negligence costs
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Dr Rob Hendry, Medical Director at Medical Protection Society (MPS), comments on the NHS Resolution’s annual report and accounts 2023/2024.
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Too many overseas trained doctors still not getting NHS induction they deserve
Time to read article: 8 mins
More needs to be done to improve NHS inductions for international medical graduates, if we want the NHS and patients to continue benefiting from their expertise and contribution, according to Medical Protection
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MPS Foundation appoints Professor Gozie Offiah as next Chair
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The MPS Foundation has announced the appointment of Professor Gozie Offiah as its new Chair.
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