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Dr Pallavi Bradshaw returns to Medical Protection Society as Medical Director
                            
                            
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                                Medical Protection Society (MPS)  has announced the appointment of Dr Pallavi Bradshaw as Medical Director.
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Framework launched to support safer use of AI in healthcare
                            
                            
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                                A new framework, aimed to help healthcare professionals integrate AI safely and responsibly into practice, has been launched by Medical Protection.
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Supporting SAS Doctors: Why implementing the ‘SAS Six’ is key to delivering the NHS 10-Year Plan
                            
                            
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                                As we celebrate SAS Week, Dr Karen Ellison, a former SAS doctor and Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, examines how the SAS Six can help deliver the NHS 10-year plan’s commitment to investing in and supporting this vital group of doctors.
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32 organisations unite in plea to government to keep 'health' route in GMC probes
                            
                            
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                                32 organisations representing many thousands of doctors across the UK, have united in calling on the Government to retain the General Medical Council’s (GMC) ability to investigate the fitness to practise of doctors with existing health concerns, under a distinct 'health' route.
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                        Articles and features
                                            05/09/2025
                
                Why do patients complain?
                
                
             
            
                
                    
                        
                            
                                    
Why do patients complain?
                            
                            
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                                Patients can make a complaint about any aspect of the medical care they receive. Find out about some common reasons for patient complaints.
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Complaints Handling Procedure – NHS Scotland
                            
                            
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                                Medical Protection understands that handling complaints can be complex and stressful. It requires time and commitment when individuals may be feeling vulnerable. Investing time and getting it right can help resolve issues quickly and avoid escalation.
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                        Articles and features
                                            30/07/2025
                
                Governance and risk in private practice
                
                
             
            
                
                    
                        
                            
                                    
Governance and risk in private practice
                            
                            
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                                As a doctor you are surrounded by systems, processes, governance, and colleagues who can provide support when something goes wrong.
What about when you face an issue or concern in private practice?
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Medical Protection calls for comprehensive strategy to tackle clinical negligence costs
                            
                            
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                                Medical Protection comments on the 2024-25 NHS Resolution annual report.
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