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Alleged failure to investigate chest pain
Time to read article: 5 mins
A GP faces a clinical negligence claim on the grounds of failure to undertake cardiac-related investigations. This case report looks at how MPS successfully sought mediation as an alternative form of dispute resolution, avoiding formal court proceedings.
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When a patient wants to amend their medical records
Time to read article: 5 mins
Dr Jayne Molodynski, medicolegal consultant at Medical Protection, provides advice and guidance on whether a patient can request amends to their medical records
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Articles and features
10/06/2020
Ask the expert – social media
Ask the expert – social media
Time to read article: 5 mins
Dr Emma Davies, medicolegal consultant at Medical Protection, answers some questions around the professional and personal use of social media and the potential pitfalls faced by those working in healthcare
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Disclosing information about children and young people
Time to read article: 5 mins
Handling disclosure requests concerning children and young people can be a complex and emotive issue. Kate Cowan, case manager at Medical Protection, looks at the issue in more detail
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Articles and features
10/06/2020
Disclosures relating to the police
Disclosures relating to the police
Time to read article: 2 mins
Fin Wright, case manager at Medical Protection, provides guidance to practices who are approached by the police regarding a disclosure of medical records
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Articles and features
10/06/2020
Disclosures to solicitors
Disclosures to solicitors
Time to read article: 2 mins
Ayisha Hooper, case manager at Medical Protection, looks at the reasons why practices can be approached by solicitors for the disclosure of medical records
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Articles and features
10/06/2020
Disclosures after death
Disclosures after death
Time to read article: 3 mins
Brian Caldwell-White, case manager at Medical Protection, provides guidance on handling requests to release the medical records of a deceased patient
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A missed diagnosis of pneumonia?
Time to read article: 3 mins
The quality record-keeping of a GP member is key to the defence of this claim.
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Spinal surgery blamed for worsening symptoms
Time to read article: 3 mins