COVID-19 advice podcast
This podcast is a COVID-19 hub to support our members, providing advice and guidance around medicolegal issues and maintaining their well being.
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Coronavirus guidance for practice managers
Managing coronavirus issues at work - guidance notes and Q&A for practice managers.
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COVID-19 and remote consultations – how we can help
This article outlines our advice and guidance regarding the safety and suitability of remote consulting – also known as telemedicine.
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Digital First Primary Care – are you ready?
Mounting pressures on NHS services have made digital solutions inevitable, and NHS England expects all primary care patients to have the right to online consultations by April 2020 – but with new technology comes new risks. Dr Heidi Mounsey, medicolegal consultant at Medical Protection, advises on best practice
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Surviving Medical School: Avoiding plagiarism
The GMC expects medical students to be honest and trustworthy, and to act with integrity, and this equally applies to academic work.
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Case example for GPs: disclosing to the DVLA
Denise Thomas, case manager at Medical Protection, shares a recent case relating to a disclosure to the DVLA without patient consent.
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Dr Gabriel Hendow, an award-winning member of Medical Protection
Dr Hendow works in Hull and is a member of Medical Protection. He was voted ‘GP of the Year’ in the coveted national General Practice Awards for 2018 for his innovative approach to making Hull and its residents healthier, and for establishing a number of clinics at his practice, based in the Bransholme Health Centre.
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Supreme Court judgement following head injury - learning points for medical professionals
It is very unusual for a clinical negligence claim to reach the highest reaches of the court system. Rarer still are cases involving non-clinical staff such as receptionists. Dr James Lucas, medicolegal consultant, discusses such a case that was recently considered by the Supreme Court and extracts potential learning points for practices.1
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Thinking differently about patient safety
An obvious question to ask when people are unintentionally but avoidably harmed is: “why did things go wrong?” Professor Paul Bowie, Programme Director (Safety & Improvement) at NHS Education for Scotland, looks at how we can think differently about patient safety.
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How portfolio GP careers can help GPs, patients and practices
You may have heard the term ‘portfolio GP’ more frequently over the last few years. In this article, Dr Mahibur Rahman, a portfolio GP and the medical director at Emedica, looks at the benefits of portfolio GP careers, some popular options and how to get started with them.
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Never events in general practice
The focus on patient safety in healthcare is at the forefront of ensuring the provision of high quality healthcare.1 Diane Baylis, clinical risk educator at Medical Protection, tells us more about the concept of ‘never events’ and how they can improve patient safety.
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Professional perspective: top tips when working with locum GPs
Most practices will engage locum GPs at some point. In this article, Dr Mahibur Rahman, a portfolio GP and the medical director of Emedica, looks at some top tips for practices to consider from the perspective of a locum GP.
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HR practicalities to consider when using locums
To ensure staffing needs are met, whether because of unexpected shortages or due to planned cover, the use of locums is commonplace in many general practices. Our employment law partner, Croner, looks at steps you can take to ensure a positive locum experience.
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What happens if I refuse to attend an inquest?
Doctors are under an obligation to co-operate with any coronial investigation, including attendance at an inquest if called to give evidence. Rachel Parker, case manager at Medical Protection, looks at the consequences of failing to attend an inquest
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Tackling stress
The effects of stress are felt by thousands of health professionals. Here are our top tips on spotting the signs and dealing with stress.
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Careful prescribing
Prescribing should always set off hazard warning lights in your mind – learn what to look out for.
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Fifteen years of urinary tract infections – what’s the cause?
Forgotten blood test results: forgotten patient
Misplaced blood test results lead to a claim after a baby is left requiring a liver transplant.
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A routine referral?
When a routine optician appointment identifies papilloedema, Mrs T makes a claim against her GP for not giving her an earlier urgent referral.
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A retained swab
Basic safety checks were overlooked in this incident, which saw a claim against a consultant gynaecologist.
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A missed diagnosis of pneumonia?
The quality record-keeping of a GP member is key to the defence of this claim.
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