Press release 30/08/2012 Continued confusion over GP complaints process Preview Article Continued confusion over GP complaints process Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview The Medical Protection Society (MPS) has found that there is still confusion by GP practices about the current complaints process, despite the changes coming into force in 2009. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 24/08/2012 Managing medicolegal risks during the holiday season Preview Article Managing medicolegal risks during the holiday season Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview With the August bank holiday signalling the peak of the 2012 ‘summer of celebrations’, the Medical Protection Society (MPS) is reminding doctors about common holiday problems they could encounter. Read more Article contains Text
News and updates 01/08/2012 MPS guidance for doctors working in slimming clinics Preview Article MPS guidance for doctors working in slimming clinics Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview The management of obesity in the private sector has come under increasing scrutiny from the MHRA and GMC, resulting in regulatory action being taken against some doctors. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine Compliance
Factsheet 01/08/2012 Mental Capacity Act 2005 - Best interests tests - England and Wales Preview Article Mental Capacity Act 2005 - Best interests tests - England and Wales Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview The best interests principle in the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (the Act) states that any act done or decision made on behalf of an adult lacking capacity must be in their best interests. This can cover financial, health and social care decisions. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Wales Issues & conflict management Managing clinical risk Ethics Consent England
Press release 11/07/2012 Review of child protection cases – GPs and paediatricians walk a tigh... Preview Article Review of child protection cases – GPs and paediatricians walk a tight rope Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Complaints against GPs are just as likely as those against paediatricians Read more Article contains Text
Factsheet 01/07/2012 Parental responsibility Preview Article Parental responsibility Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Parental responsibility refers to the rights and responsibilities that most parents have in respect of their children. This factsheet gives advice on who has parental responsibility and where responsibility lies in situations in which there are disagreements over the best interests of the child. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Scotland Issues & conflict management Consent Generic Medicine Northern Ireland England
Articles and features 18/01/2012 A duty to treat …and to tell? Preview Article A duty to treat …and to tell? Time to read article: 6 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Confidentiality Casebook
Factsheet 01/05/2011 Removing patients from the practice list - Wales Preview Article Removing patients from the practice list - Wales Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Removing patients from the practice list is an emotive issue, risking criticism from bodies such as the Ombudsman, the GMC and the media and should only be used as a last resort. The reasons for removing a patient from the list can be varied, but it should not be in response to patients lodging a complaint or failing to comply with treatment. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... GP locum Patients General practice Practice management
Factsheet 10/01/2011 Parental responsibility - Scotland Preview Article Parental responsibility - Scotland Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Parental responsibility refers to the rights and responsibilities that most parents have in respect of their children. This factsheet gives advice on who has parental responsibility and where responsibility lies in situations in which there are disagreements over the best interests of the child. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Ethics Generic Medicine Scotland Managing clinical risk Patients Consent
Articles and features 07/11/2009 Being open Preview Article Being open Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Never underestimate the power of saying sorry when mistakes are made, says Dr Stephanie Bown, MPS Director of Policy and Communications. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing clinical risk