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COVID-19 webinars and webinar recordings
During the COVID-19 outbreak Medical Protection is hosting a series of COVID-19 webinars for members around the world. Find upcoming webinars as well as view all available webinar recordings.
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Articles and features
20/04/2020
COVID-19 advice podcast
This podcast is a COVID-19 hub to support our members, providing advice and guidance around medicolegal issues and maintaining their well being.
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Emergency law needed to protect doctors at risk of legal challenge when treating COVID-19 patients
Time to read article: 4 mins
Medical Protection has urged the UK Government to introduce emergency laws, similar to those being passed in New York state, so doctors know they are legally protected when making momentous decisions in very challenging circumstances that are in the best interest of their patients.
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Medical Protection announces free membership for fast-tracked medical students
Time to read article: 2 mins
Under measures to support student members during the Covid-19 pandemic, Medical Protection will provide an extra year of free membership for final-year medical students— with many starting work earlier than expected.
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Webinar recording: Remote Consulting during the COVID-19 outbreak
Time to read article: 61 mins
In this session Dr Rob Hendry and Dr Pallavi Bradshaw discuss medicolegal aspects for doctors who are being asked to consult with patients remotely in light of the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Articles and features
03/04/2020
Counselling service for members
Counselling service for members
Time to read article: 1 mins
Medical Protection offers a confidential 24/7 counselling service to any members experiencing work-related stress, or stress that they feel could impact their practice.
Find out more here
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Protection for medical students providing Covid-19 support
Time to read article: 1 mins
Medical Protection will provide professional indemnity protection at no extra cost to members who are medical students in the UK and who are asked to work on the NHS’s support on the Covid-19 response.
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A message from the MPS President and the Chair of MPS Council
Time to read article: 2 mins
We are writing to you as colleagues and fellow MPS members to thank you for the work you are doing now and in the months ahead to tackle COVID-19, and also to tell you about the actions MPS is taking to support you during this time.
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News and updates
24/03/2020
Protecting members’ financial position
Protecting members’ financial position
We are keen to support members with private practice who have seen a significant drop in their work and a dramatic fall in income. We are currently investigating ways to provide increased flexibility to make subscriptions more affordable for members during this challenging time. Once we have agreed the details, we will actively communicate and share our plans directly with members.
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