Unlawful killing rulings: what law changes mean for the medical profe...
Unlawful killing rulings: what law changes mean for the medical profession
Following the Supreme Court’s historic decision regarding unlawful killing rulings, Medical Protection’s Dr Beth Walker, Medicolegal Consultant, and Alicia Hayes, Legal Adviser, look at the background to the case and the potential consequences for clinicians
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A spoonful of sugar…understanding medication errors
As the GMC updates its prescribing guidance, Dr Sophie Haroon, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at some common causes of claims and provides advice on avoiding the pitfalls
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New resource launches to aid record keeping
GPConsult.co.uk is a free resource available to all members of Medical Protection. Find out how it helps GPs keep an accurate and concise record of each patient consultation.
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Surviving the pandemic - how can employers support doctors during COV...
Surviving the pandemic - how can employers support doctors during COVID-19?
Why do patients complain?
Patients can make a complaint about any aspect of the medical care they receive. Find out about some common reasons for patient complaints.
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The Six C's: Common risks for new doctors (and how to avoid them)
Clinical records, consent, confidentiality, communication, competence, and prescribing - what medical students and junior doctors need to know about these common medicolegal risk areas and how to avoid them.
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Medical influencers – be aware of the pitfalls
Some medical professionals are now acting as social media influencers – using their social media profiles to generate interest in topics, products, brands and services. As with all online communication it is an area that offers benefits and risks. Dr Beth Walker, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks into the issue further
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Data breaches – are you covered?
Data breaches are a common cause of claims but the indemnity issues surrounding them can be complex. Dr Dawn McGuire, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at a case and explains more.
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COVID-19: a practical and ethical guide to the vaccination scheme
Statutory forms under the Mental Health Act – what is changing?
Dr Gabrielle Pendlebury, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection and practising psychiatrist, looks at new guidance concerning the electronic communication of statutory forms under the Mental Health Act
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Dealing with aggressive patients
Dr Clare Devlin, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, offers advice on handling an aggressive patient
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Alleged failure to investigate chest pain
A GP faces a clinical negligence claim on the grounds of failure to undertake cardiac-related investigations. This case report looks at how MPS successfully sought mediation as an alternative form of dispute resolution, avoiding formal court proceedings.
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Managing unwelcome attention from a patient
A GP seeks advice on maintaining professional boundaries when a patient shows signs of emotional attachment.
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Partnership dispute leads to disciplinary investigation
A GP faces suspension after her partner reports her for deficient clinical performance following a dispute. This case report looks at how MPS provided long-term support to the member, enabling her to return to practice.
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Delayed diagnosis of renal disease leads to claim
Patient facing kidney transplant or lifelong dialysis makes a negligence claim against GPs and hospital following delayed referral to nephrology and failure to recognise her underlying renal condition. This case report looks at where clinicians went wrong, and explains how MPS managed to settle the case for a moderate sum that was substantially less than the original request.
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The new GMC guidance on consent: still a step beyond Montgomery
Locums in the time of COVID-19
Dr Sophie Haroon, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the work of locums
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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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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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