News and updates 14/10/2016

Delays on applications to the National Performers List

Delays on applications to the National Performers List

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We are aware that some members who have recently qualified as GPs are experiencing delays in their application to have their status amended on the National Performers List. This is leading to some confusion as to whether they can continue to work while waiting for their status to be changed.

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Press release 13/10/2016

Almost one in two (47%) use ‘Dr Google’ before GP consultations

Almost one in two (47%) use ‘Dr Google’ before GP consultations

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A YouGov online survey has revealed that almost half of the public (47%) has searched online for their symptoms and / or possible diagnosis before visiting their GP.

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Press release 23/09/2016

MPS response to the GMC’s consultation on the UK List of Registered M...

MPS response to the GMC’s consultation on the UK List of Registered Medical Practitioners development

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MPS used the consultation to make the point that the GMC’s ambition should be for information held on the register to be fully up-to-date, accurate, and dependable. This is the register’s core purpose and current function, and should remain so.

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14/09/2016

For the record…

For the record…

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The importance of good, clear and thorough medical records cannot be underestimated - not only do they ensure the smooth running of your day-to-day life in practice; they might prove invaluable in the event of a claim.

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Press release 08/09/2016

MPS shares NHS England’s concerns about the cost of clinical negligence

MPS shares NHS England’s concerns about the cost of clinical negligence

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The Medical Protection Society (MPS) shares concerns raised by NHS England’s Director of Commissioning, Rosamond Roughton, at the 2016 Health and Care Innovation Expo today about the rising cost of clinical negligence and the impact that this is having on the profession

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