Articles and features 19/11/2020 Remote consultations – what are the benefits and risks? Preview Article Remote consultations – what are the benefits and risks? Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dr Emma Davies, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, provides advice on getting the full benefits from this new way of working. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communication
Articles and features 19/11/2020 Storing images in medical records Preview Article Storing images in medical records Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview The receipt and storage of images of patients is currently a common source of queries from our members, largely due to the increased use of remote consultations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ayisha Hooper, Case Manager at Medical Protection, reviews the relevant guidance. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record keeping Data Protection Consent Confidentiality
Press release 18/11/2020 1 in 3 doctors have suffered verbal or physical abuse during Covid-19 Preview Article 1 in 3 doctors have suffered verbal or physical abuse during Covid-19 Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Over a third (35%) of healthcare professionals say they have suffered verbal or physical abuse from patients, or patients’ relatives during Covid-19, according to a survey by Medical Protection. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 17/11/2020 Dealing with aggressive patients Preview Article Dealing with aggressive patients Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Dr Clare Devlin, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, offers advice on handling an aggressive patient Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice Communication Patients Conflict management
Case report 13/11/2020 Alleged failure to investigate chest pain Preview Article Alleged failure to investigate chest pain Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview A GP faces a clinical negligence claim on the grounds of failure to undertake cardiac-related investigations. This case report looks at how MPS successfully sought mediation as an alternative form of dispute resolution, avoiding formal court proceedings. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Claims Record keeping Casebook Investigations General practice
Case report 13/11/2020 Managing unwelcome attention from a patient Preview Article Managing unwelcome attention from a patient Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview A GP seeks advice on maintaining professional boundaries when a patient shows signs of emotional attachment. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism General practice Conflict management Patients Social media Communication
Case report 13/11/2020 Partnership dispute leads to disciplinary investigation Preview Article Partnership dispute leads to disciplinary investigation Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview A GP faces suspension after her partner reports her for deficient clinical performance following a dispute. This case report looks at how MPS provided long-term support to the member, enabling her to return to practice. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Complaints Casebook General practice
Case report 13/11/2020 Delayed diagnosis of renal disease leads to claim Preview Article Delayed diagnosis of renal disease leads to claim Time to read article: 6 mins Close Preview Patient facing kidney transplant or lifelong dialysis makes a negligence claim against GPs and hospital following delayed referral to nephrology and failure to recognise her underlying renal condition. This case report looks at where clinicians went wrong, and explains how MPS managed to settle the case for a moderate sum that was substantially less than the original request. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Claims Casebook Diagnosis General practice Renal Medicine
Articles and features 13/10/2020 Flu vaccines: managing clinics in the COVID-19 era Preview Article Flu vaccines: managing clinics in the COVID-19 era Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Brian Caldwell-White, Case Manager at Medical Protection, and Dr Emma Davies, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, look at the various considerations when controlling risk during this year’s flu vaccination programme Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice
Articles and features 08/10/2020 Locums in the time of COVID-19 Preview Article Locums in the time of COVID-19 Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Dr Sophie Haroon, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the work of locums Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice
Press release 08/10/2020 Public must be reassured that NHS is safe and open Preview Article Public must be reassured that NHS is safe and open Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Medical Protection urges the Government to strike a balance in its messaging to ensure the public know the NHS is safe and open to those who need medical attention for issues not related to Covid-19. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 22/09/2020 COVID-19: when parents refuse to comply with guidance Preview Article COVID-19: when parents refuse to comply with guidance Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Medical Protection has received a number of calls from members asking how they should respond to parents of children with COVID-19 symptoms who are openly refusing to comply with government guidance on testing and self-isolation. Dr Clare Devlin, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, provides detailed advice Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Communication Confidentiality
Articles and features 18/09/2020 My patient is refusing to wear a mask – what should I do? Preview Article My patient is refusing to wear a mask – what should I do? Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at your obligations regarding treatment for patients who refuse to wear a face mask Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Conflict management Patients
Press release 16/09/2020 Medical Protection comments on GMC advice regarding Covid-19 complaints Preview Article Medical Protection comments on GMC advice regarding Covid-19 complaints Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview The GMC has issued guidance to its staff setting out how to take the Covid-19 context into account when considering complaints against doctors. Dr Rob Hendry, Medical Director, comments. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 16/09/2020 COVID-19: Delayed referrals and medicolegal disputes Preview Article COVID-19: Delayed referrals and medicolegal disputes Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Dr James Thorpe, Senior Medical Educator at Medical Protection, looks at why the UK Government should prioritise the clearing of referrals backlogs due to COVID-19 Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Claims GMC Complaints
Press release 10/09/2020 Coronavirus Act review offers vital opportunity to introduce emergenc... Preview Article Coronavirus Act review offers vital opportunity to introduce emergency law to protect doctors Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Coronavirus Act review offers vital opportunity to introduce emergency law to protect doctors Read more Article contains Text
Press release 07/08/2020 Government faces call to make face masks mandatory in healthcare sett... Preview Article Government faces call to make face masks mandatory in healthcare settings, as laws extend to cinemas and churches Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Medical Protection are calling on the UK Government to make face masks mandatory in healthcare settings, as laws extends to cinemas and churches Read more Article contains Text
Press release 30/07/2020 NHS people plan welcomed, but Government funding needed to deliver on... Preview Article NHS people plan welcomed, but Government funding needed to deliver on wellbeing initiatives Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Dr Pallavi Bradshaw, Medicolegal Lead, Risk Prevention, shares her comments on the launch of the new NHS People Plan setting out mental wellbeing initiatives. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 30/07/2020 Benefit of remote consultations is unquestionable, but challenges mus... Preview Article Benefit of remote consultations is unquestionable, but challenges must be considered Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Dr Pallavi Bradshaw, Medicolegal Lead, Risk Prevention, shares her comments on the Health Secretary’s call for all NHS consultations to be conducted online. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 28/07/2020 Top lawyer Geoff Jones to head up member support division at Medical... Preview Article Top lawyer Geoff Jones to head up member support division at Medical Protection Society Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview The Medical Protection Society (MPS) has announced the appointment of Geoff Jones as Executive Director of its Member Protection and Support division. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 20/07/2020 MPS urges the government to allocate part of £3 billion to support do... Preview Article MPS urges the government to allocate part of £3 billion to support doctors’ mental wellbeing Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview MPS urges the government to allocate part of £3 billion to support doctors’ mental wellbeing Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 09/07/2020 Can I provide antibody tests for my practice staff? Preview Article Can I provide antibody tests for my practice staff? Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Kate Cowan, case manager at Medical Protection, looks at some recent queries from GP practices on whether they can provide COVID-19 antibody tests to practice staff Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice
Articles and features 01/07/2020 When a patient wants to amend their medical records Preview Article When a patient wants to amend their medical records Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Dr Jayne Molodynski, medicolegal consultant at Medical Protection, provides advice and guidance on whether a patient can request amends to their medical records Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record keeping
Press release 22/06/2020 Plan mental wellbeing support now to avoid exodus of doctors after Co... Preview Article Plan mental wellbeing support now to avoid exodus of doctors after Covid-19 Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview The Government, NHS and private healthcare providers must plan now for the mental wellbeing support doctors will need following the Covid-19 pandemic, if we are to avoid huge swathes either leaving the profession or suffering in silence with psychological injuries, says Medical Protection. Read more Article contains Text