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Cauda equina claim goes to trial
Time to read article: 3 mins
A claim against GP Dr F is taken to trial by Medical Protection. Find out how our expert litigation team fought for Dr F by building a robust defence.
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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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Continuity of care
Time to read article: 2 mins
Handover problems are at the centre of this claim against urological surgeons and a hospital. Find out how we assisted our members in the case.
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Articles and features
08/06/2021
Shaping the future: is telemedicine here to stay?
Shaping the future: is telemedicine here to stay?
Time to read article: 11 mins
The rapid adoption of remote consulting, or telemedicine, has been one of the most notable changes that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought upon healthcare worldwide. Dr Rob Hendry, Medical Director at Medical Protection, looks at its impact
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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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When family opinions matter
Time to read article: 3 mins
Suboptimal emergency care for a 13-year-old boy leads to a clinical negligence claim. How could this have been avoided if the doctor had listened to the boy’s mother?
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Pregnancy while taking isotretinoin
Time to read article: 4 mins
A patient asks GP Dr C to keep her pregnancy secret from her dermatologist. What are Dr C’s obligations to disclose this information? She contacts Medical Protection for advice.
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Articles and features
04/06/2021
Redundancy: is this your only option?
Redundancy: is this your only option?
Time to read article: 2 mins
HR experts Croner Consulting look at redundancy and explain the alternatives you can consider, and the pitfalls to avoid
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