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Learning from cases
04/06/2025
Learning from cases: Gastroenterology
Learning from cases: Gastroenterology
Time to read article: 8 mins
This guide looks at complex endoscopic procedures, risks of delayed diagnosis, and medicolegal issues. It provides insights on claims and complications, and focuses on risk management for gastroenterologists.
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Medical Protection sets out advice on GPs Top 10 AI concerns
Time to read article: 2 mins
A review of the range of queries Medical Protection has received from GPs in relation to AI use in the last 12 months, has revealed 10 clear themes.
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Learning from cases
22/05/2025
Learning from cases: Anaesthesia
Learning from cases: Anaesthesia
Time to read article: 10 mins
This guide focuses on anaesthesia-related medicolegal cases. It looks at claims and causes, including COVID-19's impact, common themes, and risk management for UK-based anaesthetists.
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Learning from cases
22/05/2025
Learning from cases: Ophthalmology
Learning from cases: Ophthalmology
Time to read article: 5 mins
This guide highlights some common ophthalmology medicolegal cases, particularly in laser vision and cataract surgeries, often involving consent and outcome issues. It also focuses on improving communication and documentation to help develop risk management.
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Common medicolegal dilemmas healthcare professionals are facing with the use of AI
Time to read article: 9 mins
Dr Ben White, Deputy Medical Director, addresses some key questions around the use of AI in medical practice.
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Learning from cases
14/05/2025
Laser vision surgery case study
Laser vision surgery case study
Time to read article: 1 mins
A 30-year-old with myopia went to an optician to discuss laser vision surgery. She was seen by an optometrist, examined and advised treatment with LASIK. Her surgery was arranged for four weeks’ time.
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Problems arise from spinal anaesthesia
Time to read article: 2 mins
A 48-year-old man underwent abdominoplasty and liposuction. At the pre-operative visit, the consultant anaesthetist proposed general anaesthesia along with a spinal anaesthetic for the purpose of post-operative pain relief.
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MPS feedback to 'Reviewing Right-touch Regulation' by the Public Standards Authority
Time to read article: 2 mins
MPS responds to the Public Standards Authority's review of Right-touch Regulation.
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Medical Protection comments on HSSIB report into healthcare worker fatigue
Time to read article: 1 mins
Medical Protection comments on the HSSIB report into fatigue among healthcare workers and the potential impact on patient care.
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