The medical expert: it could be you
Dr Lucy Hanington, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, stresses the importance of having a diverse pool of medical experts to call on.
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The five principles of the Mental Capacity Act
Both legislation and the GMC’s guidance emphasise that doctors should presume that adults have the capacity to consent to or refuse a proposed treatment unless it can be established that they lack that capacity.
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Consent and capacity
Consent is an individualised process based on respect – it is more than a signature on a form, says medicolegal adviser Dr Gordon McDavid
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Avoiding burnout as a practice manager
General practice is under increasing strain, causing greater pressure on the whole practice team. Sam McCaffrey explores the greatest causes of stress amongst practice managers, and offers tips on how to increase resilience and avoid burnout.
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Case study: Medical Protection representation at an inquest
Case study: Doctor’s alcohol dependency leads to a letter from the GMC
Dr Ellen Walcott, a Consultant Geriatrician from Bristol*, was involved in a road traffic accident after driving under the influence of alcohol.
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Case study: Assistance following allegation of sexual assault
Medical Protection supported Dr Sanderson* who called the 24-hour advice line after being excluded from work following a serious complaint from a patient.
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Why should you join Medical Protection as a medical student?
Dr Caroline Osborne-White, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, explains why it is worth joining the world’s leading medical defence organisation as early as possible in your medical career.
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An example of a Good Samaritan act by a medical student
A medical student contacts Medical Protection after they assist in the aftermath of a road traffic collision.
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The crucial role of SAS doctors
Karen Ellison, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, talks from their own experience as working as a SAS-grade urogynecologist, about the continued undervaluing of specialty doctors and specialist grade doctors in the medical workforce.
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Handling medical certificates
Dr Sarah Hull, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at a recent call to our advice line, where a GP was challenged over their support for a patient who said they were unfit to attend court.
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Expert challenged over delayed diagnosis report
Oncoplastic breast surgeon Dr M is investigated after a late diagnosis of breast cancer.
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Equipment shortage and a delayed reaction
Dermatologist Dr V faces a claim after the death of his patient.
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Multidisciplinary care leads to inquest
GP Dr S is called before the coroner after the death of a 13-year-old patient.
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Cumulative errors leads to a difficult birth
Mismanagement of diagnostic injections risks cord damage
Pain consultant Dr M learns a difficult lesson on adopting multiple roles.
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