Articles and features 22/10/2024 HR Topic - How to manage absence and mental wellbeing Preview Article HR Topic - How to manage absence and mental wellbeing Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Managing absences and balancing the wellbeing of your dental staff doesn’t have to be a struggle. In this article, Medical Protection partner, Croner shares techniques to help ensure your team remains present and correct. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... croner
Press release 17/10/2024 GMC's progress to tackle disadvantage and discrimination welcome, but... Preview Article GMC's progress to tackle disadvantage and discrimination welcome, but more action needed Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview MPS responds to the GMC's annual update on the progress it and others have made against targets to tackle disadvantage and discrimination. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... GMC IMG
Press release 15/10/2024 SAS doctors face harsher sanctions when unrepresented at medical trib... Preview Article SAS doctors face harsher sanctions when unrepresented at medical tribunals Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview SAS and locally employed doctors are twice as likely to not have legal representation when facing a MPTS hearing which is leading to harsher sanctions, according to figures obtained by Medical Protection Society. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... SAS GMC Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service Fitness to Practise
Articles and features 11/10/2024 Becoming and Being a SAS Doctor in a Senior Leadership Position Preview Article Becoming and Being a SAS Doctor in a Senior Leadership Position Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Dr Laura J. Hipple has worked as an Associate Specialist in North Cumbria since 2003, where she is currently also SAS doctor lead and tutor. She is also Vice President for Membership and Workforce at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. As part of SAS Week 2024, Dr Hipple writes about her journey from studying medicine to becoming a SAS doctor in a senior leadership position. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... SAS
Press release 09/10/2024 Doctors advised to be cautious when asked to declare patients’ fit to... Preview Article Doctors advised to be cautious when asked to declare patients’ fit to run marathons Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Doctors advised to be cautious when asked to declare patients’ fit to run marathons Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... ENT Professionalism
News and updates 12/09/2024 Revamp of regulations to certify cause of death Preview Article Revamp of regulations to certify cause of death Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview As the new death certification regulations come into force, Medicolegal Consultant Dr Emma Davies looks at the implications for general practice staff. Read more Article contains Text
News and updates 19/08/2024 Maintaining good care during collective action Preview Article Maintaining good care during collective action Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Medical Protection sets out guidance on factors that members will need to consider regarding GP collective action Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Career planning Generic Medicine Professionalism
Press release 24/07/2024 New Government must turn its hand to rising clinical negligence costs Preview Article New Government must turn its hand to rising clinical negligence costs Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Dr Rob Hendry, Medical Director at Medical Protection Society (MPS), comments on the NHS Resolution’s annual report and accounts 2023/2024. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 28/06/2024 Too many overseas trained doctors still not getting NHS induction the... Preview Article Too many overseas trained doctors still not getting NHS induction they deserve Time to read article: 8 mins Close Preview More needs to be done to improve NHS inductions for international medical graduates, if we want the NHS and patients to continue benefiting from their expertise and contribution, according to Medical Protection Read more Article contains Text
Press release 14/06/2024 MPS Foundation appoints Professor Gozie Offiah as next Chair Preview Article MPS Foundation appoints Professor Gozie Offiah as next Chair Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview The MPS Foundation has announced the appointment of Professor Gozie Offiah as its new Chair. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 10/06/2024 Medical Protection Society goes green Preview Article Medical Protection Society goes green Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Medical Protection Society has announced significant progress towards achieving net zero emissions in its operations by 2027. Read more Article contains Text
03/06/2024 Consultation response to proposals to reform the Law of Apologies in... Preview Article Consultation response to proposals to reform the Law of Apologies in Civil Proceedings in England and Wales Time to read article: 7 mins Close Preview MPS response to the Ministry of Justice's consultation on proposals to reform the Law of Apologies in Civil Proceedings in England and Wales. Read more Article contains Text
03/06/2024 Consultation response to the call for evidence as part of the Duty of... Preview Article Consultation response to the call for evidence as part of the Duty of Candour review Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview MPS response to the Department of Health and Social Care's call for evidence on the review of Duty of Candour legislation. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 23/05/2024 HR Topic - Changes to flexible working regulations & encouraging a wo... Preview Article HR Topic - Changes to flexible working regulations & encouraging a work-life balance Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 23/05/2024 HR Topic - Training and development for medical professionals Preview Article HR Topic - Training and development for medical professionals Time to read article: 6 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
21/05/2024 Response to the General Medical Council’s consultation on proposed ru... Preview Article Response to the General Medical Council’s consultation on proposed rules, standards and guidance for regulation anaesthesia associates and physician associates Time to read article: 10 mins Close Preview MPS response to the General Medical Council’s consultation on proposed rules, standards and guidance for regulation anaesthesia associates and physician associates Read more Article contains Text
Press release 13/05/2024 Medical Protection calls for accountability, wellbeing and workforce... Preview Article Medical Protection calls for accountability, wellbeing and workforce to be key focus for next UK Government Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Medical Protection has released its Priorities for the Next Government report, calling on the next UK Government to prioritise critical issues currently impacting healthcare professionals and patients. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 28/04/2024 Medical Protection endorses SAS Collective’s work to improve and prot... Preview Article Medical Protection endorses SAS Collective’s work to improve and protect careers Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Medical Protection has endorsed policy proposals by the SAS Collective to improve the careers and retention of SAS and locally employed doctors across the UK. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 16/04/2024 MPS Foundation funds vital research into health and wellbeing of priv... Preview Article MPS Foundation funds vital research into health and wellbeing of private clinicians Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview The MPS Foundation – a global not-for-profit research initiative that invests in research into patient safety and the wellbeing of healthcare professionals and teams – is funding research that will identify and manage work-related risks to mental health and wellbeing specifically for clinicians working in private practice. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 15/04/2024 MPS: Move to halt new NHS Practitioner Health registrations for secon... Preview Article MPS: Move to halt new NHS Practitioner Health registrations for secondary care staff ‘extremely concerning’ Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview MPS has issued a response to the statement from NHS Practitioner Health that all new registrations for secondary care staff are to be halted following discussions with NHS England. Read more Article contains Text
08/04/2024 Don’t let sickness damage your wealth Preview Article Don’t let sickness damage your wealth Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview How doctors can protect their income during periods of ill health or injury. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 28/03/2024 Global research initiative invites grant applications for patient saf... Preview Article Global research initiative invites grant applications for patient safety and wellbeing projects Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview The MPS Foundation - a global not-for-profit research initiative that aims to shape the future of patient safety – has opened for applications for its 2024 grant programme. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 12/03/2024 Medical Protection Society Council appoints Graham Stokes as next Chair Preview Article Medical Protection Society Council appoints Graham Stokes as next Chair Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Medical Protection Society (MPS) – the world’s leading protection organisation for doctors, dentists and healthcare professionals – has announced the appointment of Graham Stokes as its next Chair of Council. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 08/02/2024 The four principles of medical ethics Preview Article The four principles of medical ethics Time to read article: 6 mins Close Preview Medical Protection explores the unique interplay between justice, patient autonomy and the law, as well as outlining the essential four principles of ethics. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Ethics students medical student