COVID-19: when parents refuse to comply with guidance
Medical Protection has received a number of calls from members asking how they should respond to parents of children with COVID-19 symptoms who are openly refusing to comply with government guidance on testing and self-isolation. Dr Clare Devlin, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, provides detailed advice
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My patient is refusing to wear a mask – what should I do?
Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at your obligations regarding treatment for patients who refuse to wear a face mask
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Medical Protection comments on GMC advice regarding Covid-19 complaints
COVID-19: Delayed referrals and medicolegal disputes
Dr James Thorpe, Senior Medical Educator at Medical Protection, looks at why the UK Government should prioritise the clearing of referrals backlogs due to COVID-19
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Government faces call to make face masks mandatory in healthcare settings, as laws extend to cinemas and churches
NHS people plan welcomed, but Government funding needed to deliver on wellbeing initiatives
Benefit of remote consultations is unquestionable, but challenges must be considered
Top lawyer Geoff Jones to head up member support division at Medical Protection Society
Can I provide antibody tests for my practice staff?
Kate Cowan, case manager at Medical Protection, looks at some recent queries from GP practices on whether they can provide COVID-19 antibody tests to practice staff
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When a patient wants to amend their medical records
Dr Jayne Molodynski, medicolegal consultant at Medical Protection, provides advice and guidance on whether a patient can request amends to their medical records
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Plan mental wellbeing support now to avoid exodus of doctors after Covid-19
The Government, NHS and private healthcare providers must plan now for the mental wellbeing support doctors will need following the Covid-19 pandemic, if we are to avoid huge swathes either leaving the profession or suffering in silence with psychological injuries, says Medical Protection.
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