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Supervising physician associates and anaesthesia associates
Time to read article: 3 mins
Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, answers some of the questions we have been receiving about supervising physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs).
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Global research initiative invites grant applications for patient safety and wellbeing projects
Time to read article: 3 mins
The MPS Foundation - a global not-for-profit research initiative that aims to shape the future of patient safety – has opened for applications for its 2024 grant programme.
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Medical Protection Society Council appoints Graham Stokes as next Chair
Time to read article: 2 mins
Medical Protection Society (MPS) – the world’s leading protection organisation for doctors, dentists and healthcare professionals – has announced the appointment of Graham Stokes as its next Chair of Council.
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Case study: A knee replacement results in a call to a coroner’s inquest
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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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HR topic: Combatting workforce shortages
Time to read article: 2 mins
The healthcare sector in the UK, particularly general practitioner (GP) practices, is facing significant challenges amid continued workforce shortages and staff retention issues. GP partners will need to adapt their strategies in order to overcome the difficulties that arose, particularly since the COVID pandemic.
Within this article, Croner will delve into the current landscape, explore the root causes of these challenges, and discuss potential strategies to address them.
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Croner case studies
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Croner have created some case studies based on real calls received from our members. All personal details have been removed to retain anonymity. If the following examples sound like a situation you are facing, do not hesitate to contact Croner for support on 0844 561 8133.
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Articles and features
08/02/2024
The four principles of medical ethics
The four principles of medical ethics
Time to read article: 6 mins
Medical Protection explores the unique interplay between justice, patient autonomy and the law, as well as outlining the essential four principles of ethics.
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Karen Miller appointed as next Medical Protection Society CEO
Time to read article: 2 mins
Medical Protection Society (MPS) – the world’s leading medical defence organisation which protects and supports the professional interests of more than 300,000 healthcare professionals - has announced the appointment of Karen Miller as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
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Medical Protection: PA/AA legislation is blueprint for reform of other health professions, so we must get this right
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Dr Rob Hendry, Medical Director at Medical Protection, comments on the legislation set out to bring PAs and AAs into regulation.
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