Articles and features 30/06/2017 Practice Information Portal Preview Article Practice Information Portal Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview An information portal can simplify the storing, sharing and management of local information held by your practice and is an important device for reducing risk. We’ve teamed up with the National Association of Sessional GPs (NASGP) to help you find a simple and effective solution. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 30/06/2017 A day in the life of... Dr Andrew Murray Preview Article A day in the life of... Dr Andrew Murray Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Endurance athlete and GP Dr Andrew Murray reflects on working in Mongolia and why he decided to run from Scotland to the Sahara Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Practice Matters
Articles and features 30/06/2017 From the case files Preview Article From the case files Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview In this issue we share a case where a locum GP raised concerns about patient safety in a practice he had worked at for three months Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice Practice Matters
Articles and features 30/06/2017 Prescribing - core skills series Preview Article Prescribing - core skills series Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Prescribing can be a risky business, especially when prescribing for different kinds of patients such as older people or children who can be particularly vulnerable. Charlotte Hudson talks about the risks and what you can do to make sure you avoid them. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Practice Matters
Articles and features 29/06/2017 Through the eyes of a locum: The great escape Preview Article Through the eyes of a locum: The great escape Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dr Euan Lawson, a locum GP from Cumbria, explains why every GP, including locums, should have an open door when not consulting. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Practice Matters
Press release 23/06/2017 Clinical negligence costs at tipping point - urgent reform needed Preview Article Clinical negligence costs at tipping point - urgent reform needed Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview NHS clinical negligence costs have increased by 72% over last 5 years, Costs could reach £2.6bn a year by 2022, Current yearly costs equate to the cost of training 6500 new doctors. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... England Wales Claims Northern Ireland
Press release 15/05/2017 Commenting on the recent cyber-attack and concerns around access to c... Preview Article Commenting on the recent cyber-attack and concerns around access to computer information and records – Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Some GP surgeries may be experiencing temporary problems accessing information on their computers following Friday’s cyber-attack. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism ENT
Advice booklet 09/05/2017 An essential guide to consent - Cases Preview Article An essential guide to consent - Cases Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview An essential guide to consent - Cases Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing clinical risk Generic Medicine Generic medical audience Consent & capacity
10/04/2017 Complaints Handling Procedure – NHS Scotland Preview Article Complaints Handling Procedure – NHS Scotland Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Medical Protection understands that handling complaints can be complex and stressful. It requires time and commitment when individuals may be feeling vulnerable. Investing time and getting it right can help resolve issues quickly and avoid escalation. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Scotland ENT
Press release 31/03/2017 Commenting on the amendment to the NHS Standard Contract which will p... Preview Article Commenting on the amendment to the NHS Standard Contract which will prevent law firms from operating from or touting for business in NHS premises from 2017/18 Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Dr Pallavi Bradshaw, Senior Medicolegal Adviser at the Medical Protection Society, said: “This is a positive step - the NHS paid out £1.5bn in clinical negligence costs in 2015/16, with legal costs accounting for 34 percent of that bill. In lower value claims it is not unusual to see lawyers' costs exceed the compensation awarded to claimants." Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... ENT
Press release 30/03/2017 Commenting on the consultation exploring changes to the framework whi... Preview Article Commenting on the consultation exploring changes to the framework which determines the Personal Injury Discount Rate Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Simon Kayll, CEO at the Medical Protection Society, comments on the consultation exploring changes to the framework which determines the Personal Injury Discount Rate Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism
Press release 28/03/2017 Commenting on the discount rate change in Scotland Preview Article Commenting on the discount rate change in Scotland Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Mr Simon Kayll, CEO at the Medical Protection Society, comments on the discount rate change in Scotland Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Scotland
Press release 22/03/2017 Commenting on the changes to the NHSLA announced by Health Secretary... Preview Article Commenting on the changes to the NHSLA announced by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Emma Hallinan, MPS Director of Claims Policy and Technical, said: “The NHS’s provision for clinical negligence claims has increased dramatically in recent years, so a fresh and more preventative approach to managing claims is timely, and will hopefully reduce the number of costly court cases." Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... ENT
Press release 20/03/2017 Commenting on a consultation launched today looking at protecting NHS... Preview Article Commenting on a consultation launched today looking at protecting NHS whistle-blowers from discrimination Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dr Pallavi Bradshaw, Senior Medicolegal Adviser at the Medical Protection Society Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism
16/03/2017 Guide to writing expert reports Preview Article Guide to writing expert reports Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Compliance Generic Medicine Northern Ireland Investigations
Articles and features 23/02/2017 How to... deal with trivial requests by patients Preview Article How to... deal with trivial requests by patients Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Medicolegal Adviser Dr Marika Davies explains how to maintain professionalism when dealing with trivial requests from patients Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Practice management
Press release 14/02/2017 1 in 10 doctors offered Valentines card or gift from patient Preview Article 1 in 10 doctors offered Valentines card or gift from patient Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Around 10% of doctors and consultants in the UK (1 in 10) say they have been offered a Valentine’s Day card or gift from a patient during their career, according to a survey by a leading medical protection organisation. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism Managing clinical risk
09/02/2017 FAQ: Will MPS assist with other liability arising from my practice Preview Article FAQ: Will MPS assist with other liability arising from my practice Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview In addition to clinical negligence, will MPS assist with other liability arising from my practice? Read more
Press release 29/01/2017 Commenting on the Fixed Recoverable Costs consultation Preview Article Commenting on the Fixed Recoverable Costs consultation Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... ENT
Press release 18/01/2017 MPS response to the GMC's guidance on consent Preview Article MPS response to the GMC's guidance on consent Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview The Medical Protection Society (MPS) welcomes the opportunity to respond to the General Medical Council’s (GMC) survey on its Consent guidance. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... ENT
Press release 20/12/2016 Survey shows the value of saying “sorry” in healthcare Preview Article Survey shows the value of saying “sorry” in healthcare Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Doctors’ concerns about the implications of apologising to patients when things go wrong appear to be easing, according to research published by a leading medical protection organisation. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... ENT
Press release 09/12/2016 Medical Protection partners with Isle of Wight GP Federation Preview Article Medical Protection partners with Isle of Wight GP Federation Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Medical Protection and One Wight Health Limited (OWHL) GP Federation have formed a partnership offering GP practices access to advice, support, educational programmes and workshops that will help them meet local healthcare needs Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice General Practice members
News and updates 10/11/2016 MPS ranked in the top 10 in the UK for customer service by ICMI Preview Article MPS ranked in the top 10 in the UK for customer service by ICMI Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview MPS’s commitment to providing world class service to members is recognised for a second year by the ICMI awards for excellence in customer service. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... ENT
News and updates 17/10/2016 Risk alert: Advice on administering flu vaccinations Preview Article Risk alert: Advice on administering flu vaccinations Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Several members have contacted us with queries regarding flu vaccinations; primarily which practice colleagues can administer these, and what safeguarding should be in place if so. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice