Confidentiality - an essential guide
Confidentiality is central to the trust between healthcare professionals and patients; without it, patients may be reluctant to divulge personal information, and this could impact their care and treatment. It is often referred to as doctor-patient confidentiality.
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Presumed consent for organ donation: what’s changing where?
In a recent Medical Protection survey almost a third of doctors questioned were not comfortable discussing organ donation with a patient. With different laws across the UK and further changes imminent, this is maybe not surprising
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Follow guidelines to avoid valproate complaints and claims
Warnings to doctors over the harmful effects of the valproate medications – which, if taken by girls or women of child-bearing potential, can cause birth defects and developmental disorders in children – have been circulating for years.
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New duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace
On the 26 October 2024, the Government’s Worker Protection Act came into effect requiring employers to take a proactive approach to preventing sexual harassment in the workplace. In this article, Croner outlines the Act’s key requirements and the steps you can take to meet these new obligations.
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What to do with employees on zero-hours contracts
The Employment Rights Bill, introduced to Parliament on 10 October 2024, is set to make some of the most significant changes to employment law in a generation, with a particular focus on ‘exploitative’ zero-hours contracts. In this article Croner outlines what these changes are and how you can prepare for the new legislation.
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Medical Protection calls for focus on accountability, wellbeing and workforce as part of Change NHS
Reforming the way doctors are held to account combined with steps to improve the provision of wellbeing services and career development opportunities for healthcare professionals should play a key role in the future direction of the healthcare system in England
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NHS Trusts urged to improve disciplinary processes as doctors report ‘devastating’ impact on mental health
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SAS doctors face harsher sanctions when unrepresented at medical tribunals
SAS and locally employed doctors are twice as likely to not have legal representation when facing a MPTS hearing which is leading to harsher sanctions, according to figures obtained by Medical Protection Society.
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Becoming and Being a SAS Doctor in a Senior Leadership Position
Dr Laura J. Hipple has worked as an Associate Specialist in North Cumbria since 2003, where she is currently also SAS doctor lead and tutor. She is also Vice President for Membership and Workforce at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. As part of SAS Week 2024, Dr Hipple writes about her journey from studying medicine to becoming a SAS doctor in a senior leadership position.
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Doctors advised to be cautious when asked to declare patients’ fit to run marathons
Doctors advised to be cautious when asked to declare patients’ fit to run marathons
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Maintaining good care during collective action
Medical Protection sets out guidance on factors that members will need to consider regarding GP collective action
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