News and updates
09/05/2019
Communicating with families post-death
Communicating with families post-death
Guidance from NHS England underlines the importance of clear and honest communication when treating a patient who has reached the end of life.
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Government proposal regarding NHS Pension Scheme opposed
Time to read article: 1 mins
Medical Protection opposes Government proposal that could deprive doctors of the NHS Pension Scheme prior to a criminal conviction .
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Video: Failure to act on lower back pain
Time to read article: 2 mins
In this video, we look at how red flags for cauda equina syndrome were missed by both GP and hospital, leading to a costly claim.
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News and updates
08/04/2019
World day for safety and health at work
World day for safety and health at work
Time to read article: 3 mins
Croner – Medical Protection’s trusted health and safety partner – provide answers to the most important questions an employer needs to ask to ensure a safe workplace
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Comprehensive clinical negligence protection for MPS members in general practice in England
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Existing Liabilities Scheme for MPS members working in general practice in England.
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News and updates
08/03/2019
Celebrating the women of Medical Protection
Celebrating the women of Medical Protection
Time to read article: 8 mins
It’s International Women’s Day on 8 March and we wanted to introduce you to some of the wonderful women from around the world who work at Medical Protection, supporting members each and every day. We can’t mention all the amazing women working in the organisation, but here’s just a snapshot of some of our fantastic female employees.
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Articles and features
05/03/2019
Electives packing list
Electives packing list
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We have put together the following basic packing checklist for you to refer to. This is by no means exhaustive, but there are some useful ideas.
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MPS response to DHSC consultation on clinical negligence cover
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The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is seeking views about indemnity cover for healthcare professionals who are not covered by any existing or proposed state-backed scheme, via an open consultation which closes on 28 February.
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