Factsheet 01/12/2014 Giving evidence - Northern Ireland Preview Article Giving evidence - Northern Ireland Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview As a doctor, you may be asked to give evidence in many different types of tribunals, including criminal or civil courts, the coroner’s court and employment or mental health tribunals. This factsheet gives further information about what to expect and how to prepare. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Investigations Professionalism
Press release 01/12/2014 91% of doctors want more guidance on patient’s recording consultation... Preview Article 91% of doctors want more guidance on patient’s recording consultations, MPS survey reveals Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview An MPS survey of over 500 members has revealed that one in five (19%) doctors have experience of patients recording their consultations. Of those, 40% were not made aware at the time that the patient was recording the consultation. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 19/11/2014 MPS opposes GMC plans for harsher punishments Preview Article MPS opposes GMC plans for harsher punishments Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview The Medical Protection Society (MPS) opposes the GMC’s proposals to change its sanctions guidance and effectively dilute the discretion of Fitness to Practise Panels Read more Article contains Text
Press release 10/11/2014 Rise in calls to MPS from practitioners concerned about CQC inspections Preview Article Rise in calls to MPS from practitioners concerned about CQC inspections Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Rise in calls to MPS from practitioners concerned about CQC inspections Read more Article contains Text
Factsheet 04/11/2014 Removal of medical equipment after death - Wales Preview Article Removal of medical equipment after death - Wales Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview If a patient dies and the death is reportable to the coroner, you should leave all equipment in place until you have discussed the case with the coroner’s officer. This factsheet gives you further information about what to do. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General Surgery Managing clinical risk Equipment Health & safety Wales
Factsheet 03/11/2014 Removal of medical equipment after death - England Preview Article Removal of medical equipment after death - England Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview If a patient dies and the death is reportable to the coroner, you should leave all equipment in place until you have discussed the case with the coroner’s officer. This factsheet gives you further information about what to do. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Equipment Health & safety General Surgery Managing clinical risk
Factsheet 03/11/2014 Communicating with patients by fax and email - England Preview Article Communicating with patients by fax and email - England Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Electronic communication can provide a useful and alternative point of access for patients. However, you should ensure that, if sensitive information needs to be sent electronically, safeguards are in place to avoid breaching patient confidentiality. This factsheet sets out the potential risks of electronic communication. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Confidentiality Data Protection General practice Communication Managing clinical risk Practice management
News and updates 23/10/2014 Guidance on treating suspected cases of Ebola Preview Article Guidance on treating suspected cases of Ebola Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview This guidance from MPS has been prepared in light of the current concerns about the Ebola virus. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Use Guidelines
Press release 23/10/2014 Medical Innovation Bill a serious threat to doctor-patient relationsh... Preview Article Medical Innovation Bill a serious threat to doctor-patient relationship, says MPS Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Ahead of the debate in the House of Lords on Friday 24 October, the Medical Protection Society (MPS) reiterates its opposition to the Medical Innovation Bill as it has the danger to inhibit responsible innovation, give false reassurance to doctors, and damage the doctor-patient relationship. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 20/10/2014 MPS survey: GMC investigations impact on the health of 72% of doctors Preview Article MPS survey: GMC investigations impact on the health of 72% of doctors Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview A Medical Protection Society (MPS) survey of 180 doctors investigated by the General Medical Council in the last five years found that almost three quarters (72%) believed the investigation had a detrimental impact on their mental and/or physical health. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 17/10/2014 MPS calls for safeguards on a new offence of wilful neglect on doctors Preview Article MPS calls for safeguards on a new offence of wilful neglect on doctors Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Ahead of the debate in the House of Lords on 20th October on a new offence of wilful neglect on doctors, the Medical Protection Society (MPS) continues to call for safeguards to prevent damaging consequences to the professional lives of doctors. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 15/10/2014 MPS notes Healthwatch England’s ‘Suffering in silence' report Preview Article MPS notes Healthwatch England’s ‘Suffering in silence' report Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Dr Nick Clements, Head of Medical Services at MPS says: “It is worrying that three out of five patients and care users that complain about their treatment feel that the system is failing to address their concerns. A culture of openness in the NHS is critical to improving the quality and safety of patients. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 12/10/2014 MPS encourages doctors to ensure patients understand online medical r... Preview Article MPS encourages doctors to ensure patients understand online medical records Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview While the Medical Protection Society (MPS) welcomes the significant increase in the percentage of patients who can access their medical records online, it is concerned that simply providing patients with access is not enough. MPS is urging doctors to also provide patients with the support they need to understand and use information safely, appropriately and effectively. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 09/10/2014 MPS survey: Consent an issue for practices involved in seven day GP a... Preview Article MPS survey: Consent an issue for practices involved in seven day GP access trial Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview The Medical Protection Society (MPS) is encouraging GP practices participating in the government’s trial to provide seven day GP access and extended opening hours to be mindful of confidentiality if sharing medical records with other primary care services. Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 02/10/2014 From the case files... Preview Article From the case files... Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview In this issue we bring you two interesting cases; the first encourages GPs to exercise caution when diagnosing haematuria, and the second highlights how various poor communication channels can have a negative impact on patient care. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice Medical Records Practice Matters Record keeping Decision Making GP locum
Articles and features 02/10/2014 Risk alert: Controlled drugs Preview Article Risk alert: Controlled drugs Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview With the ever-changing legislation surrounding the management of controlled drugs, clinical risk manager Kate Taylor asks, is your practice is up-to-date? Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Practice Matters General practice
Articles and features 02/10/2014 What make a patient safety culture? Preview Article What make a patient safety culture? Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview MPS clinical risk programme manager Julie Price discusses how to build a patient safety culture in primary care. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Practice Matters
Articles and features 02/10/2014 Are you social media savvy? Preview Article Are you social media savvy? Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview What happens on tour stays on tour, but what happens on Twitter stays on Google forever. Practices should be cautious when posting on social media sites, says web editor Jack Kellett and MPS medicolegal adviser Dr Rachel Birch Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice Practice Matters
Articles and features 02/10/2014 The Canary in the coalmine Preview Article The Canary in the coalmine Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Dr Paul Heslin, a GP and occasional locum based in Dublin, looks at the misunderstood life of a GP locum. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Practice Matters
Articles and features 01/10/2014 Digital dilemmas - Communicating with patients by text Preview Article Digital dilemmas - Communicating with patients by text Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview MPS advisers answer real dilemmas from the advice line. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Practice Matters
Articles and features 01/10/2014 How to manage online feedback Preview Article How to manage online feedback Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview GPs are the most discussed group on NHS Choices; here are some tips to use patients’ comments to your advantage. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Practice Matters
Articles and features 01/10/2014 The Apprentice Preview Article The Apprentice Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview In her last column, our columnist Laura Davison, talks about her experiences of being a new GP. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... General practice GP locum Practice Matters Communication
Factsheet 01/10/2014 Safeguarding children - Northern Ireland Preview Article Safeguarding children - Northern Ireland Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Doctors play a crucial role in protecting children from abuse and neglect. Surgery consultations, home visits, emergency department admissions and contact with other professionals who work with children help to build up a picture of a child’s situation. This factsheet is designed to help members know how to act and who to contact when they suspect children are at risk of or are experiencing harm. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Issues & conflict management Patients Managing clinical risk Generic Medicine Use Guidelines Northern Ireland
Factsheet 01/10/2014 Controlled drugs - Scotland Preview Article Controlled drugs - Scotland Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Under the Misuse of Drugs Act (1971) and the Misuse of Drugs Regulations (2001), GPs have a responsibility for controlled drugs (CDs) within their practice. This factsheet highlights what you should be aware of when carrying, storing and recording controlled drugs. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Scotland Generic Medicine Prescribing Managing clinical risk