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Claim defended over alleged misdiagnosis
Time to read article: 3 mins
When nephrologist Dr L faces a claim, we defend it all the way to a trial.
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Poor examination of breast skin causes complaint
Time to read article: 3 mins
We help Dr B through an NHS England investigation, following a complaint over his breast examination.
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DVLA forms – simple errors, big consequences
Time to read article: 4 mins
An error on a DVLA form leads to a claim – how did we assist Dr G with this?
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Cardiac arrest leads to inquest
Time to read article: 3 mins
When Dr M is called before the coroner, we step in to assist – find out how.
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An expert under examination
Time to read article: 3 mins
Dr Sophie Haroon, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at an interesting case where the expert witness becomes the centre of the claim.
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Articles and features
15/08/2023
The medical expert: it could be you
The medical expert: it could be you
Time to read article: 3 mins
Dr Lucy Hanington, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, stresses the importance of having a diverse pool of medical experts to call on.
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What I wish I knew before becoming a medical student
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A medical student considers their early learnings from medical school so far and what they wish they had been told to consider when starting their gruelling studies.
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The Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards online course
Time to read article: 1 mins
This two and a half hour eLearning course is divided into nine modules of interactive content. It features interviews with leading experts working with the Mental Capacity Act.
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Half of doctors say mental health is worse now than during the pandemic
Time to read article: 5 mins
Nearly half of healthcare professionals in the UK (46%) say their mental health is worse now than it was during the pandemic, and three quarters (75%) feel the Government is not doing enough to help healthcare professionals with mental health issues.
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