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YouGov Survey: Communication a key trigger of GP complaints
Time to read article: 3 mins
A YouGov survey of over 2,000 British adults has found that three of the top five reasons for having made a complaint about a GP, relate to poor communication and behaviour.
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MPS response to the GMC's guidance on consent
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The Medical Protection Society (MPS) welcomes the opportunity to respond to the General Medical Council’s (GMC) survey on its Consent guidance.
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Articles and features
24/12/2016
The healing power of saying “sorry” in healthcare
The healing power of saying “sorry” in healthcare
Time to read article: 2 mins
If I accidentally bump into someone and hurt them walking along the street, my immediate reaction is to say sorry, regardless of whether it was or wasn’t my fault. What happens when we place a similar analogy into a doctor/patient context?
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Survey shows the value of saying “sorry” in healthcare
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Doctors’ concerns about the implications of apologising to patients when things go wrong appear to be easing, according to research published by a leading medical protection organisation.
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Top 5 apps for 2017
Time to read article: 2 mins
Dr Saba Tabish, an FY2 doctor in Wolverhampton, reviews five of the best apps for foundation doctors.
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Four months in
Four months in
Time to read article: 2 mins
Dr Peter Logan, an FY1 doctor working in the Midlands, reflects on the start of his journey as a foundation doctor.
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Articles and features
13/12/2016
How do I reflect effectively?
How do I reflect effectively?
Time to read article: 4 mins
Dr Mark Dinwoodie, Director of Education at Medical Protection, discusses the importance of reflection and Dr Ayaz Khalid, a foundation doctor, shares his top tips for reflective practice
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Medical Protection partners with Isle of Wight GP Federation
Time to read article: 2 mins
Medical Protection and One Wight Health Limited (OWHL) GP Federation have formed a partnership offering GP practices access to advice, support, educational programmes and workshops that will help them meet local healthcare needs
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Mandatory reporting - should doctors be policing our communities?
Time to read article: 2 mins
Trust sits at the heart of the doctor-patient relationship – it is fundamental. I for one have discussed issues with my GP which I would never dream of discussing with friends and family, and as a doctor myself, have been at the receiving end of equally personal and confidential information from patients.
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