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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An application for assisted suicide
GP Dr T requests advice when his patient asks for their medical records. By Ibrar Mahmood, Case Manager at Medical Protection.
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Fatal outcome after chest drain error
Mrs 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.
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Ask the expert: online patient records
From 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.
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Parental disagreements over a child patient
What 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.
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Hidden devices – tackling the issue of recordings
Julie 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.
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Challenging patients – what options are available?
Dr Emma Davies, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, offers some tips on managing challenging situations with patients.
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Pitfalls of social media
Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at the dos and don’ts of social media use by medical professionals.
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Clinical Negligence Scheme for General Practice: Clearing up GP indem...
Clinical Negligence Scheme for General Practice: Clearing up GP indemnity
Dr Dawn McGuire, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, provides this reminder on how GP indemnity works in England and Wales, following the 2019 introduction of the state-backed scheme.
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Medical Protection launches a new campaign aimed at supporting doctor...
Medical Protection launches a new campaign aimed at supporting doctors through menopause
Female doctors must be better supported through menopause to avoid exodus
What can the Medical Examiner service do for you?
Dr Emma Davies, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at how the Medical Examiner system works and key changes taking place in April 2023.
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Providing excellent patient care as an IMG
No matter where you work in the world, in medicine delivering excellent patient care is a priority. Therefore, clinicians need to understand the things that matter most to people about their care. Guidelines on delivering care may vary between countries but in the UK, many patient complaints are the result of unmet expectations that, if managed properly, could have been avoided.
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Understanding the pitfalls of corridor consultations as an IMG
Abortion Act amendments – what they mean for you
Dr 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
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