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1 in 3 doctors have suffered verbal or physical abuse during Covid-19
Time to read article: 4 mins
Over a third (35%) of healthcare professionals say they have suffered verbal or physical abuse from patients, or patients’ relatives during Covid-19, according to a survey by Medical Protection.
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17/11/2020
Dealing with aggressive patients
Dealing with aggressive patients
Time to read article: 3 mins
Dr Clare Devlin, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, offers advice on handling an aggressive patient
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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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Managing unwelcome attention from a patient
Time to read article: 3 mins
A GP seeks advice on maintaining professional boundaries when a patient shows signs of emotional attachment.
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Partnership dispute leads to disciplinary investigation
Time to read article: 4 mins
A GP faces suspension after her partner reports her for deficient clinical performance following a dispute. This case report looks at how MPS provided long-term support to the member, enabling her to return to practice.
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Delayed diagnosis of renal disease leads to claim
Time to read article: 6 mins
Patient facing kidney transplant or lifelong dialysis makes a negligence claim against GPs and hospital following delayed referral to nephrology and failure to recognise her underlying renal condition. This case report looks at where clinicians went wrong, and explains how MPS managed to settle the case for a moderate sum that was substantially less than the original request.
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The new GMC guidance on consent: still a step beyond Montgomery
Time to read article: 2 mins
Dr Philip White, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at the potential impact of subtle changes of wording in the GMC’s new consent guidance
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Flu vaccines: managing clinics in the COVID-19 era
Time to read article: 5 mins
Brian Caldwell-White, Case Manager at Medical Protection, and Dr Emma Davies, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, look at the various considerations when controlling risk during this year’s flu vaccination programme
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Articles and features
08/10/2020
Locums in the time of COVID-19
Locums in the time of COVID-19
Time to read article: 5 mins
Dr Sophie Haroon, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the work of locums
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