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News and updates 05/04/2016

Risk alert: New referral system of medical suitability of gun owners

Risk alert: New referral system of medical suitability of gun owners

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At the start of April 2016 a new system for firearms licensing was introduced to improve information sharing between GPs and police and to reduce the risk that a medically unfit person may have a firearm or shotgun certificate.

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News and updates 01/04/2016

Risk alert: Failure to prioritise home visits

Risk alert: Failure to prioritise home visits

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We are aware that members have received a Patient Safety Alert from NHS England warning about the risks associated with the failure to prioritise home visits in general practice.

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News and updates 29/03/2016

Industrial action going ahead

Industrial action going ahead

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The BMA has announced further industrial action in its ongoing dispute with the Department of Health over the proposed junior doctor contracts. The first ‘emergency care only’ action is to take place 6 – 8 April, with full withdrawal of labour on 26 and 27 April.

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Press release 18/03/2016

Medical Protection reminds members of its position on apologies

Medical Protection reminds members of its position on apologies

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Following the launch of the Parliamentary Health Service Ombudsman’s (PHSO) report titled General practice complaint handling across England: a thematic review, which was released today in collaboration with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), NHS England and Health Watch, Medical Protection reminds members of its position on apologies.

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News and updates 17/03/2016

Indemnity arrangements for nurses

Indemnity arrangements for nurses

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It is a legal requirement for practising nurses to have an appropriate insurance or indemnity arrangement in place in order to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Nurses will be asked to provide evidence of this as part of the revalidation process, which is being introduced from April 2016.

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Press release 09/02/2016

Medical Protection makes changes to GP subscriptions to help with ext...

Medical Protection makes changes to GP subscriptions to help with extended hours

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Medical Protection has made changes to how it sets GP subscriptions to reflect current and emerging primary care delivery across the UK. New definitions of work patterns have been introduced, in a move that Medical Protection hopes will help members who wish to work extended hours.

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News and updates 08/12/2015

Flooding caused by Storm Desmond this weekend

Flooding caused by Storm Desmond this weekend

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During these difficult times for the people affected by Storm Desmond, Medical Protection wants to do what it can to support its members to keep the public healthy and safe. We know that those working in general practice are doing all they can to respond to any increase in demand for their services.

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Press release 23/11/2015

MPS’s response to the MSC and GMC consultation on the draft guidance...

MPS’s response to the MSC and GMC consultation on the draft guidance for medical students and medical schools on professional values and fitness to practise

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MPS has responded to draft guidance for medical students and medical schools on professional values and fitness to practise.

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Press release 20/11/2015

Medical Protection survey: One in three male doctors have experienced...

Medical Protection survey: One in three male doctors have experienced depression

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A Medical Protection survey of over 300 male members shows that a third (30%) have experienced depression throughout their medical career, while one in 10 (13%) have had suicidal feelings.

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News and updates 28/10/2015

Risk alert: Annual infection control statement

Risk alert: Annual infection control statement

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GP practices are required to produce an annual infection control statement to demonstrate their compliance with guidelines on infection prevention and cleanliness.

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Press release 27/10/2015

MPS responds to the CQC’s consultation on its regulation and inspecti...

MPS responds to the CQC’s consultation on its regulation and inspection regime for independent doctor services

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MPS has responded to the CQC’s consultation on how it inspects and regulates independent doctor services. While agreeing in principle to some elements of the CQC’s proposals, MPS does have significant concerns about the risks involved with adopting a one-size fits all approach to the regulation of all independent services.

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Press release 23/10/2015

Mandatory reporting of FGM comes into effect on 31 October

Mandatory reporting of FGM comes into effect on 31 October

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Medical Protection is urging doctors to be aware of their professional obligations relating to reporting and treating victims of female genital mutilation (FGM).

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Press release 01/10/2015

Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Concerned doctors reminded of thei...

Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Concerned doctors reminded of their duty of patient confidentiality

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Common situations where doctors seek advice from Medical Protection include requests for medical records by the police or social services, concerns raised by family or friends and being asked to provide a report on injuries.

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Press release 30/09/2015

MPS responds to proposals by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges an...

MPS responds to proposals by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and the GMC for a new ‘generic professional capabilities framework’

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The generic professional capabilities dealt with in the ten domains of this framework are all important. In our response, MPS particularly noted the reference to ‘emotional resilience’ in Domain 1 of the proposed framework. Emotional resilience is a valuable attribute for any doctor.

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Press release 30/09/2015

MPS responds to the GMC’s consultation on changes to the information...

MPS responds to the GMC’s consultation on changes to the information it publishes about a doctors fitness to practise

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MPS has responded to the GMC’s proposals to change the information published and disclosed about a doctor’s fitness to practise. While MPS is supportive of a number of the proposed changes, we are concerned that the balance between the public interest and the individual interest of the doctor, is not being fully achieved.

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News and updates 29/09/2015

GMC introduces indemnity requirement

GMC introduces indemnity requirement

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Throughout this month the GMC will be contacting doctors to inform them of a new statutory requirement to maintain adequate and appropriate indemnity when practising medicine in the UK.

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News and updates 11/09/2015

Risk alert: Electronic discharge summaries

Risk alert: Electronic discharge summaries

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NHS England has mandated that from 1 October 2015 secure fax will no longer be permitted for sending discharge summaries to GPs from NHS hospitals or independent sector providers of acute services.

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