Press release 06/11/2024 NHS Trusts urged to improve disciplinary processes as doctors report... Preview Article NHS Trusts urged to improve disciplinary processes as doctors report ‘devastating’ impact on mental health Time to read article: 6 mins Close Preview NHS Trusts across England have been urged to ensure doctors are treated fairly and compassionately during disciplinary proceedings, as a new report reveals guidelines are often not adhered to. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... GMC NHS
Press release 17/10/2024 GMC's progress to tackle disadvantage and discrimination welcome, but... Preview Article GMC's progress to tackle disadvantage and discrimination welcome, but more action needed Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview MPS responds to the GMC's annual update on the progress it and others have made against targets to tackle disadvantage and discrimination. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... GMC IMG
Press release 15/10/2024 SAS doctors face harsher sanctions when unrepresented at medical trib... Preview Article SAS doctors face harsher sanctions when unrepresented at medical tribunals Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview 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. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service GMC Fitness to Practise SAS
Press release 09/10/2024 Doctors advised to be cautious when asked to declare patients’ fit to... Preview Article Doctors advised to be cautious when asked to declare patients’ fit to run marathons Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Doctors advised to be cautious when asked to declare patients’ fit to run marathons Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... ENT Professionalism
Articles and features 30/10/2024 Supervising physician associates and anaesthesia associates Preview Article Supervising physician associates and anaesthesia associates Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, answers some of the questions we have been receiving about supervising physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs). Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 22/10/2024 HR Topic - How do I dismiss someone on probation? Preview Article HR Topic - How do I dismiss someone on probation? Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Staff dismissals can be a challenging process for both sides. In this article, Croner explores the legal routes a practice principal can take to ensure due process is observed. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... croner
Articles and features 22/10/2024 HR Topic - How to manage absence and mental wellbeing Preview Article HR Topic - How to manage absence and mental wellbeing Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Managing absences and balancing the wellbeing of your dental staff doesn’t have to be a struggle. In this article, Medical Protection partner, Croner shares techniques to help ensure your team remains present and correct. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... croner
Articles and features 16/10/2024 Regulation 20: Duty Of Candour Preview Article Regulation 20: Duty Of Candour Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview The key principle of the ‘duty of candour’ is that general practices must act in an open and transparent way in relation to care and treatment provided to patients Read more Article contains Text