NHS consultant Dr Bryony Shah* requests our advice on dealing with a hospital bed shortage during an NHS crisis.
Read moreOncoplastic breast surgeon Dr M is investigated after a late diagnosis of breast cancer.
Read moreDermatologist Dr V faces a claim after the death of his patient.
Read moreGP Dr S is called before the coroner after the death of a 13-year-old patient.
Read morePain consultant Dr M learns a difficult lesson on adopting multiple roles.
Read moreGP Dr T requests advice when his patient asks for their medical records. By Ibrar Mahmood, Case Manager at Medical Protection.
Read moreMrs A, was admitted for a triple coronary artery bypass graft operation for her NSTEMI. She had a past medical history of thoracic (T9-T10) spinal fusion for fractures secondary to a viral illness more than 20 years ago.
Read moreFrom summer 2022 GP patients in England have been able to have fuller access to their records through the NHS App. Sarah Baggot, Case Manager at Medical Protection, outlines the process and provides practical advice.
Read moreWhat happens when separated parents ask for medical information about their child? Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at this common query to our advice line.
Read moreJulie Baylis, Case Manager at Medical Protection, looks at a dilemma which is becoming an increasingly pressing concern for clinicians in the ever-evolving digital era.
Read moreDr Emma Davies, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, offers some tips on managing challenging situations with patients.
Read moreDr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at the dos and don’ts of social media use by medical professionals.
Read moreDr Emma Davies, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at how the Medical Examiner system works and key changes taking place in April 2023.
Read moreDr Caroline Osborne-White and Dr Corina Lee, Medicolegal Consultants at Medical Protection, look at some recent changes to abortion law and what they mean for the professional expectations of clinicians
Read moreConsultants who undertake private practice have a legal duty to comply with competition legislation and that includes engaging with PHIN, the Private Healthcare Information Network. Medical Protection outlines your key responsibilities when doing so, including how PHIN can help.
Read moreThe doctor−patient relationship is based on trust. The GMC’s Good Medical Practice section on professionalism says that good doctors are “honest and trustworthy, and act with integrity and within the law.”
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 moreWhen carrying out NHS and private practice work, it’s important to ensure that the needs of both your private patients and your NHS patients are met. Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at one potential scenario and offers some guidance.
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 moreDr Emma Green, medicolegal consultant at Medical Protection, recalls a harrowing experience encountering a violent patient and considers the impact on confidentiality when reporting criminal behaviour or assault.
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.
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