We’ve put together a GP revalidation guide to make it easier to follow and help you get the evidence you need.
Read moreIf you are unsure about a prescription, or mishear on a ward round, always seek clarification, never guess
Read moreGood Medical Practice advises doctors that they must be honest and trustworthy when signing forms, reports and other documents. It also requires doctors to make sure that any documents they write or sign are not false or misleading
Read moreMedical Protection has drawn on the experiences of other doctors and expert advice from our risk management professionals to bring you this guide to use during your foundation year.
Read moreCommenting on the Conservative manifesto commitment to support GPs on rising indemnity costs
Read moreAn essential guide to consent - Cases
Read moreThe GMC has revised its Confidentiality guidance for all doctors practising in the UK
Read moreThe GMC has revised its Confidentiality guidance and this will come into force on 25 April 2017. Medicolegal Adviser Dr Rachel Birch explains what doctors need to know about the changes
Read moreThe GMC has revised its guidance on confidentiality for all doctors practising in the UK
Read moreAround 10% of doctors and consultants in the UK (1 in 10) say they have been offered a Valentine’s Day card or gift from a patient during their career, according to a survey by a leading medical protection organisation.
Read moreIf I accidentally bump into someone and hurt them walking along the street, my immediate reaction is to say sorry, regardless of whether it was or wasn’t my fault. What happens when we place a similar analogy into a doctor/patient context?
Read moreDr Saba Tabish, an FY2 doctor in Wolverhampton, reviews five of the best apps for foundation doctors.
Read moreDr Peter Logan, an FY1 doctor working in the Midlands, reflects on the start of his journey as a foundation doctor.
Read moreDr Mark Dinwoodie, Director of Education at Medical Protection, discusses the importance of reflection and Dr Ayaz Khalid, a foundation doctor, shares his top tips for reflective practice
Read moreTrust sits at the heart of the doctor-patient relationship – it is fundamental. I for one have discussed issues with my GP which I would never dream of discussing with friends and family, and as a doctor myself, have been at the receiving end of equally personal and confidential information from patients.
Read moreThe GMC is right to acknowledge the 'state of unease in the profession’- patient expectations are changing and GPs are more likely to be sued now than ever before. It is important to strike a balance between holding doctors to account and reducing unnecessary pressures.
Read moreThere is no escaping the fact that ‘Dr Google’ is becoming more and more influential in GP consultations. At Medical Protection, we commissioned a YouGov online survey of 2021 British adults to look at the pros and cons of seeking medical advice from the internet.
Read moreMedical Protection is calling on the GMC to halt plans to expand their register.
Read moreDr Marika Davies, a medicolegal adviser, solves your dilemma around speaking up about unethical behaviour.
Read moreAccording to a recent study, patients displaying ‘difficult’ behaviour increase GPs’ risk of getting a diagnosis wrong. Kirsty Plowman reports
Read moreMedical Protection is committed to speaking up for members and raising concerns at the highest level.
Read moreDoctors who received training to improve their communication skills report a significantly lower rate of difficult interactions.
Read morePatient dissatisfaction with the decision making process about their treatment options can increase the risk of complaints or claims against a doctor.
Read moreAt presentation, Peter was 14 years old and had presented with migraines since the age of 8. He was taking Pizotifen and his headaches were well controlled. Over the past four weeks he had started getting headaches again. They were in a similar location to his migraines, but were different in nature – he couldn’t put his finger on exactly how.
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