Press release 01/10/2012 Conference helps surgical trainees get to grips with ethical issues Preview Article Conference helps surgical trainees get to grips with ethical issues Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview More than 100 surgeons in training attended the joint Medical Protection Society (MPS) and Association of Surgeons in Training (ASiT) conference – Getting to grips with law and ethics – on Friday. The conference gave an insight into the challenges of complex ethical and medicolegal issues, and ways to aid safer practice within surgical specialties. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 16/09/2012 Convenience shouldn’t compromise confidentiality, says MPS on GPs usi... Preview Article Convenience shouldn’t compromise confidentiality, says MPS on GPs using tablet devices Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview While using tablet devices might give GPs greater flexibility with accessing information on the go, such as patient records, the Medical Protection Society (MPS) is reminding GPs and practices that patient confidentiality needs to be carefully guarded. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 14/09/2012 Think twice before disclosing full patient records to insurance compa... Preview Article Think twice before disclosing full patient records to insurance companies Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Following a change to how some insurance companies are assessing patients’ medical history from GPs, the Medical Protection Society (MPS) is advising GP practices to ensure the patient has given valid consent before their information is disclosed. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 07/09/2012 The importance of transparency in healthcare Preview Article The importance of transparency in healthcare Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview MPS has long campaigned for a culture of openness and has seen from its members’ experience, the importance of being open and honest when something goes wrong. Read more Article contains Text
Factsheet 01/09/2012 Communicating with patients by fax and email - Northern Ireland Preview Article Communicating with patients by fax and email - Northern Ireland Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Electronic communication can provide a useful and alternative point of access for patients. However, you should make sure 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... Northern Ireland Generic Medicine Managing clinical risk Confidentiality Wales Consent
Factsheet 01/09/2012 Communicating with patients by fax and email - Wales Preview Article Communicating with patients by fax and email - Wales Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Electronic communication can provide a useful and alternative point of access for patients. However, you should make sure that if sensitive information needs to besent 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... General practice Data Protection Managing clinical risk Generic Medicine Communication Practice management
Factsheet 01/09/2012 Communicating with patients by fax and email - Scotland Preview Article Communicating with patients by fax and email - Scotland Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Electronic communication can provide a useful and alternative point of access for patients. However, you should make sure 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... Scotland General practice Managing clinical risk Confidentiality Practice management Data Protection
Press release 31/08/2012 MPS welcomes information sharing but highlights need for safeguards Preview Article MPS welcomes information sharing but highlights need for safeguards Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview The Medical Protection Society (MPS) has welcomed the Department of Health’s strategy to transform the use of information across healthcare. The world’s leading medical defence organisation believes that the principles will support communication, improve knowledge and promote shared decision making, however, patients need to be aware of the potential risks. Read more Article contains Text
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... Compliance Generic Medicine
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... Consent Managing clinical risk Wales Ethics Confidentiality 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... Northern Ireland Confidentiality Scotland Generic Medicine Wales 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... General practice GP locum Patients 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... Patients Consent Ethics Scotland Generic Medicine Managing clinical risk
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