Sympathectomy claim centered around consent
We defend consultant surgeon Dr R after a negligence claim from patient Mr P.
Read moreWe defend consultant surgeon Dr R after a negligence claim from patient Mr P.
Read moreMs D, a 60-year-old woman, underwent a total hip replacement under the care of consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr R.
Read moreOphthalmologist Dr L is accused of failing to warn patient Mr M of the risks of corneal graft surgery.
Read moreDr Sean Weaver, Deputy Medical Director, and Cassandra Cameron, Head of Policy and Strategy, from the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch, look towards the 2023 introduction of ‘safe space’ in England – and what this means for patient safety
Read moreA consultant faces an investigation following an allegation of sexual assault during a routine clinical examination. Dr Lucy Hanington, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, reports.
Read moreRecord 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 moreConsultant 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 moreA delayed diagnosis of diabetes leads Mrs Y to make a claim against a team of GPs. How did Medical Protection’s use of surveillance help resolve this case?
Read moreA suspected forged training certificate lands Dr U before a Medical Council hearing – find out how Medical Protection supported her throughout the case.
Read moreJulie Baylis, Case Manager at Medical Protection, looks at a recent High Court case and how it underlined the importance of good quality medical records.
Read moreMs Q experienced a surgical complication while under the care of Dr G. In this video, find out how Medical Protection supported Dr G when Ms Q pursued a claim and made a complaint to the Medical Council.
Read moreHigh profile cases have put the spotlight on the consent process and clinicians are increasingly aware of the risks; however, Medical Protection data shows a number of claims alleging that a clinician failed to explain alternative treatment options. Dr Emma Green, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at the case law surrounding therapeutic options, GMC guidance on consent, and how these impact on the information provided to patients during the consent process.
Read moreDr Beth Walker, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, analyses a recent case and looks at what it means for clinicians
Read moreNon-therapeutic circumcision of male children is carried out for religious or ritual reasons and is generally not available on the NHS.1 There is also a significant issue related to the appropriateness of the facilities in which the operation is carried out and a lack of formal training and certification in circumcision.
Read moreDr Gabrielle Pendlebury, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at this increasingly common dilemma
Read moreExperienced GP Dr N has her account of a cauda equina consultation challenged by the patient – how did Medical Protection help out in this case?
Read moreRepeated headaches in eight-year old Master J leads to a missed diagnosis and a claim against Dr P.
Read moreGP Dr K faces a claim after a misunderstanding over the intention of some blood tests.
Read moreJunior doctor Dr Z contacts Medical Protection for assistance when the Medical Council investigates her falsified notes.
Read moreDr Sophie Haroon and Alison Clarke look at how surveillance of a claimant can be useful when defending against claims.
Read moreAs 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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