Press release 16/10/2013 MPS responds to the GMC’s third report – ‘State of Medical Education... Preview Article MPS responds to the GMC’s third report – ‘State of Medical Education and Practice in the UK’ Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview MPS welcomes the insights which can be drawn from the findings of the GMC’s third report – ‘State of Medical Education and Practice in the UK’. Of note is the finding that 46% of complaints investigated were against GPs – more than any other speciality but only accounted for 35% of sanctions or warnings. Communication with patients was a feature in 29% of allegations against GPs. Read more Article contains Text
Factsheet 01/10/2013 HSC complaints procedure – General practice - Northern Ireland Preview Article HSC complaints procedure – General practice - Northern Ireland Time to read article: 6 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Northern Ireland General practice
Press release 24/09/2013 MPS statement: response to the GMC's annual fitness to practise stati... Preview Article MPS statement: response to the GMC's annual fitness to practise statistics report Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Dr Stephanie Bown, MPS Director of Policy and Communications says: Read more Article contains Text
Casebook 21/09/2013 A conversation with... David Pearl Preview Article A conversation with... David Pearl Time to read article: 8 mins Close Preview His Honour Judge David Pearl has been Chair of the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) since June 2012. The MPTS took over the adjudication of doctors’ fitness to practise from the GMC in order to create a system independent of the investigation process. Judge Pearl recently met with Gareth Gillespie to reflect on the first year of the MPTS and what further plans he has in store for the organisation. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Casebook
Articles and features 04/09/2013 A day in the life of... Roslynne O’Connor Preview Article A day in the life of... Roslynne O’Connor Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Roslynne O’Connor relocated to the beautiful Isle of Skye to work as a practice manager; she describes her typical day Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism General practice Practice Matters
Articles and features 04/09/2013 Hot topic: Conflicts of interest Preview Article Hot topic: Conflicts of interest Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview In the second part of his four-part series exploring elements of the new Good Medical Practice, Professor Sir Peter Rubin, chair of the GMC, looks at conflicts of interest Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Issues & conflict management Practice Matters General practice
Articles and features 04/09/2013 In the Hot Seat with Carol Sears Preview Article In the Hot Seat with Carol Sears Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview How does a nurse practitioner run a successful GP practice? Charlotte Hudson chats to Carol Sears who is the clinical director of The Cuckoo Lane Practice in Hanwell, London Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Career planning Practice Matters
Articles and features 04/09/2013 The Apprentice Preview Article The Apprentice Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview New GP Dr Laura Davison took a career break to become a jungle GP in Mexico. Here’s what happened Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice GP locum Issues & conflict management Communication Practice Matters
Articles and features 01/09/2013 Risk alert: Repeat prescribing Preview Article Risk alert: Repeat prescribing Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Julie Price, Clinical Risk Programme Manager, shares a repeat prescribing journey to safeguard your practice. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Practice Matters Managing clinical risk Prescribing General practice
Articles and features 08/08/2013 The medical law and ethics that pertain to safe prescribing Preview Article The medical law and ethics that pertain to safe prescribing Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dr Stephanie Bowm, MPS Director of Policy and Communications, provides a reminder of the importance of following GMC guidance when prescribing medication. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Prescribing Managing clinical risk
Press release 05/08/2013 Junior doctors need more support to fulfil their potential, MPS surve... Preview Article Junior doctors need more support to fulfil their potential, MPS survey reveals Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview An MPS survey of over 350 junior doctors who are just completing their first year on the hospital wards reveals that over two thirds (65%) chose a career in medicine because they wanted to help people. Read more Article contains Text
Factsheet 01/08/2013 Parental responsibility - Wales Preview Article Parental responsibility - Wales Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Parental responsibility refers to the rights and responsibilities that most parents have in respect of their children. This factsheet gives advice on who has parental responsibility and where responsibility lies in situations in which there are disagreements over the best interests of the child. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Confidentiality Wales Generic Medicine Issues & conflict management Consent Patients
Press release 18/07/2013 NHS LA accounts show disproportionate impact of claimant legal fees -... Preview Article NHS LA accounts show disproportionate impact of claimant legal fees - MPS responds to NHS LA Report and accounts 2012/2013 Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview The year on year increase in clinical negligence claims against NHS Trusts continues, with the NHS LA reporting a 10.8 per cent rise in the number of new claims reported in the year ending March 2013, and a 66 per cent increase over the past 4 years. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 18/07/2013 MPS and BMA joint letter to Jeremy Hunt calls for Chief Inspector of... Preview Article MPS and BMA joint letter to Jeremy Hunt calls for Chief Inspector of Hospitals to be independent and autonomous Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview The Medical Protection Society (MPS) and the BMA have written to Jeremy Hunt, the Secretary of State for Health, with key recommendations to ensure the newly created role of Chief Inspector of Hospitals is a success. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 04/07/2013 Response to NHS England’s publication of mortality rates for individu... Preview Article Response to NHS England’s publication of mortality rates for individual hospital consultants Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Dr Stephanie Bown, MPS Director of Policy and Communications said, 'MPS strongly supports transparency in the NHS and believes that this is key to protecting and promoting public confidence in the medical profession. Read more Article contains Text
01/07/2013 Recording consent and consent forms Preview Article Recording consent and consent forms Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Apart from certain treatments carried out under the Mental Health Act and some forms of fertility treatment, there is no legal requirement to obtain written consent, but most health organisations have policies stipulating when written consent should be obtained. Employees are expected to be familiar with these and adhere to them. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Use Guidelines Managing clinical risk Generic Medicine
Articles and features 24/06/2013 The legal importance of good medical records Preview Article The legal importance of good medical records Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dr Stephanie Bown, MPS Director of Policy and Communications, examines why keeping accurate, detailed records is so important when it comes to continuity of care. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing clinical risk Record keeping Generic Medicine
Press release 11/06/2013 MPS survey on Chief Inspector of Hospitals reveals doctors’ concerns Preview Article MPS survey on Chief Inspector of Hospitals reveals doctors’ concerns Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview A survey of nearly 800 UK hospital doctors conducted by the Medical Protection Society (MPS) has revealed 55% see the Chief Inspector of Hospitals’ role as just another layer of bureaucracy that will achieve no real change. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 04/06/2013 Social Media Black Hole Preview Article Social Media Black Hole Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview The GMC’s latest advice around social media has caused much debate. Here chair of the GMC, Professor Sir Peter Rubin responds to the criticism, and new GP Dr Laura Davison comments on the guidance Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism Issues & conflict management Managing clinical risk Use Guidelines General practice Practice Matters
Articles and features 04/06/2013 A day in the life of... Dr Richard Vautrey Preview Article A day in the life of... Dr Richard Vautrey Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Deputy chair of the BMA Dr Richard Vautrey gives an insight into his busy life Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice GP locum Practice Matters Professionalism
Articles and features 01/06/2013 The power is in your hands Preview Article The power is in your hands Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview In April the clinical landscape of the NHS will undertake the biggest change since its inception in 1948. In his analysis of the changes, Dr Simon Abrams raises concerns over potential conflicts of interest. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... GP locum Decision Making Practice Matters Issues & conflict management General practice CQC compliance
Articles and features 01/06/2013 Preparing for CQC inspections Preview Article Preparing for CQC inspections Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview MPS clinical risk manager Diane Baylis shares risk advice for practices in how to prepare for a CQC inspection. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice Compliance CQC compliance Practice Matters
Factsheet 01/06/2013 Dealing with non-compliant patients Preview Article Dealing with non-compliant patients Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview A doctor’s primary concern is to do their best for their patients; this includes giving advice and treatment, and arranging investigations in accordance with the current evidence base and the patient’s best interests. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing clinical risk Generic Medicine Wales Patients England Scotland
Press release 20/05/2013 'Patients at risk if out-of-hours review ignores GPs’ concerns', warn... Preview Article 'Patients at risk if out-of-hours review ignores GPs’ concerns', warns MPS Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Commenting on the news that Jeremy Hunt wants to place responsibility for round-the-clock care back in the hands of GPs, Nick Clements, Head of Medical Services for the Medical Protection Society said, 'The fictional world of Doc Martin is a long way from the reality of modern practice. The village doctor working all hours is simply unsustainable in many surgeries, which are struggling to cope under huge pressures, exacerbated by increasingly bureaucratic processes that divert resources away from patient care. Read more Article contains Text