Articles and features
07/09/2021
Who are the GMC?
Who are the GMC?
Time to read article: 3 mins
Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks in detail at the work of the regulator, and how Medical Protection can assist in any cases brought before them.
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Telemedicine and thigh pain – a cautionary tale
Time to read article: 5 mins
Sinead Lay, Case Manager at Medical Protection, looks at the potential pitfalls of telemedicine
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Consultation response on Duty of Candour & Being Open to Department of Health Northern Ireland
Time to read article: 2 mins
MPS has responded to a consultation on proposals to introduce a statutory duty of candour in Northern Ireland. Read the summary and full response here.
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Consultation response to the PSA performance review of the GMC
Time to read article: 4 mins
Medical Protection Society (MPS) submission to Professional Standards Authority (PSA) performance review of General Medical Council (GMC)
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Zero-tolerance policy to abuse must be enforced across NHS, says Medical Protection.
Time to read article: 2 mins
Zero-tolerance policy to abuse must be enforced across NHS, says Medical Protection.
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Articles and features
02/08/2021
Limitations of membership
Limitations of membership
Time to read article: 3 mins
We carefully consider each request for assistance, but there are some circumstances in which we are unlikely to help. View examples of where we are unlikely to provide assistance.
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Articles and features
02/08/2021
Vicarious liability / extended liability
Vicarious liability / extended liability
Important information for members regarding claims arising from your vicarious liability / extended liability.
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MPS statement on the GMC national training survey 2021
Time to read article: 1 mins
Dr Rob Hendry, Medical Director at Medical Protection, comments on the GMC national training survey 2021, which has highlighted an increase in burnout among doctors in training.
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Consultation response to the draft Clinical Negligence and Practice Directions
Time to read article: 2 mins
MPS has response to the Office of the Lord Chief Justice Consultation on
Draft Clinical Negligence Protocol and Practice Directions. Read the summary and full response here.
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