COVID-19 vaccination: lacking capacity to consent
As the vaccination programme against COVID-19 continues in the UK, the usual laws around patient consent still apply. But what if your patient lacks capacity to consent? Dr Jayne Molodynski, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, offers advice and guidance
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Managing employee conduct
It is essential that your employees understand the expectations to maintain certain standards of behaviour, both in and out of the office. Here Croner, trusted HR experts, explore how you can manage employee conduct.
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Inquests – how can we help?
Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at how inquests work and why you need Medical Protection assistance.
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Mastering great communication
Ivy Grove Surgery in Derbyshire made the headlines in April with an extensive and honest open letter to their patients. But for the practice partners, it’s only one part of their wider strategy on communicating with patients. Gareth Gillespie, Editor of Practice Matters, spoke to the surgery about what drives their approach.
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Vaccinations: what are the medicolegal risks?
Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at two recent cases linked to the COVID-19 vaccination programme, where members have called on Medical Protection for advice.
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2020: The year I became a GP…and a pandemic hit
Dr Veronika Rasic looks back at a turbulent year to be a newly-qualified GP
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Considering patient satisfaction within telemedicine
Remote consultations have been a key feature within healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic. Medical Protection assesses its progress so far and the medicolegal risks
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Who are the GMC?
Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks in detail at the work of the regulator, and how Medical Protection can assist in any cases brought before them.
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Telemedicine and thigh pain – a cautionary tale
Sinead Lay, Case Manager at Medical Protection, looks at the potential pitfalls of telemedicine
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MPS statement on the GMC national training survey 2021
75% of GP surgeries have suffered verbal abuse during vaccination programme
Investigating doctors with health concerns under ‘lack of competence’ grounds could exacerbate health issues
Cauda equina claim goes to trial
A claim against GP Dr F is taken to trial by Medical Protection. Find out how our expert litigation team fought for Dr F by building a robust defence.
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Missed diagnosis during colonoscopy
GP Dr D and consultant gastroenterologist Dr B face a claim after an abandoned colonoscopy fails to pick up the required diagnosis. Medical Protection handles the case.
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Shaping the future: is telemedicine here to stay?
The rapid adoption of remote consulting, or telemedicine, has been one of the most notable changes that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought upon healthcare worldwide. Dr Rob Hendry, Medical Director at Medical Protection, looks at its impact
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Good records in a worst-case scenario
A claim against a hospital and consultant psychiatrist goes to trial, after a patient commits suicide. Medical Protection also provides assistance with the inquest and hospital inquiry.
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When family opinions matter
Suboptimal emergency care for a 13-year-old boy leads to a clinical negligence claim. How could this have been avoided if the doctor had listened to the boy’s mother?
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