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15/08/2023
Medicolegal matters in healthcare practice
Medicolegal matters in healthcare practice
Time to read article: 6 mins
In late 2022 Medical Protection celebrated 15 years of its flagship Ethics For All conference in South Africa. During this year’s webinar for healthcare professionals, Dr Blesset Nkambule and Dr Zarina Sonday, Medicolegal Consultants at Medical Protection, took delegates through a series of frequently asked questions they come across while assisting Medical Protection members.
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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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What’s the difference between claims-made and occurrence-based indemnity?
Time to read article: 5 mins
As a doctor or healthcare professional, your career deserves the best protection against claims of clinical negligence. There are two main types of professional indemnity and the differences can take time to understand. This article helps explain the difference between occurrence-based and claims-made protection.
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Manslaughter investigation leads to inquest
Time to read article: 5 mins
A member contacts Medical Protection to seek advice about disclosing a patient's records to the police when a manslaughter case is opened.
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Infant death leads to complaint and claim
Time to read article: 5 mins
An O&G consultant and paediatrician face investigation after a baby dies – how did we assist?
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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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