Cauda equina and two versions of events
Time to read article: 8 mins
Experienced GP Dr N has her account of a cauda equina consultation challenged by the patient – how did Medical Protection help out in this case?
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Dishonesty allegation defended by remediation
Time to read article: 2 mins
Junior doctor Dr Z contacts Medical Protection for assistance when the Medical Council investigates her falsified notes.
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Considering patient satisfaction within telemedicine
Time to read article: 5 mins
Remote consultations have been a key feature within healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic. Medical Protection assesses its progress so far and the medicolegal risks
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Missed diagnosis during colonoscopy
Time to read article: 2 mins
GP Dr D and consultant gastroenterologist Dr B face a claim after an abandoned colonoscopy fails to pick up the required diagnosis. Medical Protection handles the case.
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Good records in a worst-case scenario
Time to read article: 3 mins
A claim against a hospital and consultant psychiatrist goes to trial, after a patient commits suicide. Medical Protection also provides assistance with the inquest and hospital inquiry.
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Articles and features
30/03/2021
New resource launches to aid record keeping
New resource launches to aid record keeping
Time to read article: 1 mins
GPConsult.co.uk is a free resource available to all members of Medical Protection. Find out how it helps GPs keep an accurate and concise record of each patient consultation.
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The Six C's: Common risks for new doctors (and how to avoid them)
Time to read article: 10 mins
Clinical records, consent, confidentiality, communication, competence, and prescribing - what medical students and junior doctors need to know about these common medicolegal risk areas and how to avoid them.
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Articles and features
19/11/2020
Storing images in medical records
Storing images in medical records
Time to read article: 3 mins
The receipt and storage of images of patients is currently a common source of queries from our members, largely due to the increased use of remote consultations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ayisha Hooper, Case Manager at Medical Protection, reviews the relevant guidance.
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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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