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Ruptured breast implants missed on multiple occasions
Time to read article: 4 mins
Learning from cases
13/11/2023
Endoscopic complications case Study
Endoscopic complications case Study
Time to read article: 2 mins
An 81-year-old woman underwent a privately performed colonoscopy by a consultant gastroenterologist for investigation of ongoing abdominal pain and constipation.
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Learning from cases
13/11/2023
Laser vision surgery case study
Laser vision surgery case study
Time to read article: 1 mins
A 30-year-old with myopia went to an optician to discuss laser vision surgery. She was seen by an optometrist, examined and advised treatment with LASIK. Her surgery was arranged for four weeks’ time.
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Leeds woman scoops national Menopause Friendly Employer Award
Time to read article: 3 mins
A locum complaint
Time to read article: 3 mins
Dr Emma Green, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at how we assisted locum Dr N with an NHS England investigation.
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Paediatric mental health and primary care – a problem shared?
Time to read article: 3 mins
Waiting times for paediatric mental health services are longer than ever. Dr Emma Davies, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at the potential impact on primary care.
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Articles and features
24/08/2023
Criminality in consultations
Criminality in consultations
Time to read article: 3 mins
Medical Protection provides assistance in about 30 cases a year in the UK where doctors are involved in allegations of criminal activity arising from their day-to-day work. Dr Emma Davies, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at why these issues happen and what we can do to assist you.
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Articles and features
24/08/2023
Disclosures to the DVLA
Disclosures to the DVLA
Time to read article: 6 mins
A common query received by Medical Protection is concern about the ability of a patient to drive safely and whether it would be appropriate to make a disclosure to the relevant authority. Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at the guidance and an example case study.
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Articles and features
24/08/2023
Managing the menopause in primary care
Managing the menopause in primary care
Time to read article: 8 mins
Recently, awareness of the effects of the menopause and its treatment options have been the subject of media attention. Dr Rachel Birch, Medicolegal Consultant and member of Medical Protection’s Menopause Network, discusses lessons that can be learned from analysis of our case files.
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