Case report 21/07/2022 Anorexia case leads to inquest Preview Article Anorexia case leads to inquest Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Eating disorders can be complex conditions for clinicians to manage. Dr Emma Davies, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at a case of anorexia that resulted in our member being called to an inquest. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Capacity Inquests medical report GP IP
Articles and features 21/07/2022 Dealing with negative online reviews Preview Article Dealing with negative online reviews Time to read article: 7 mins Close Preview Whether a bolt out of the blue or a digital manifestation of a deteriorating doctor-patient relationship, negative online reviews are an increasingly common part of the healthcare landscape. So, what do you do when you encounter one? Claire O’Leary, Case Manager at Medical Protection, advises don’t panic – use it as a chance to improve your practice Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Patient expectations Communication Patient experience Social media
Case report 01/07/2022 Alleged failure to diagnose perforated uterus Preview Article Alleged failure to diagnose perforated uterus Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Record keeping plays a major role in the development of this case, which sees GP Dr O receive a clinical negligence claim following the insertion of an IUCD. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Medical Records Diagnosis Record keeping Consent
Case report 01/07/2022 Knee replacement claim goes to trial Preview Article Knee replacement claim goes to trial Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr W receives a claim following his performance of a total knee replacement. Medical Protection fights the case all the way to a trial. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Expert Reports clinical neglience Record keeping Claims