Consultation response to the DHSC consultation on regulating healthcare professionals
Time to read article: 32 mins
MPS response to the Department of Health and Social Care consultation on Regulating healthcare professionals, protecting the public.
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75% of GP surgeries have suffered verbal abuse during vaccination programme
Time to read article: 5 mins
3 in 4 GPs and other practice staff involved with the Covid-19 vaccination programme say they have experienced verbal abuse from patients who have been unhappy about issues such as eligibility, prioritisation, and safety - according to a survey by Medical Protection.
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Investigating doctors with health concerns under ‘lack of competence’ grounds could exacerbate health issues
Time to read article: 2 mins
If fitness to practise concerns which relate to a doctor’s health are investigated under ‘lack of competence’ grounds, it could carry unintended consequences for the doctor involved, according to Medical Protection.
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Cauda equina claim goes to trial
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A claim against GP Dr F is taken to trial by Medical Protection. Find out how our expert litigation team fought for Dr F by building a robust defence.
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Missed diagnosis during colonoscopy
Time to read article: 2 mins
GP Dr D and consultant gastroenterologist Dr B face a claim after an abandoned colonoscopy fails to pick up the required diagnosis. Medical Protection handles the case.
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Continuity of care
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Handover problems are at the centre of this claim against urological surgeons and a hospital. Find out how we assisted our members in the case.
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Articles and features
08/06/2021
Shaping the future: is telemedicine here to stay?
Shaping the future: is telemedicine here to stay?
Time to read article: 11 mins
The rapid adoption of remote consulting, or telemedicine, has been one of the most notable changes that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought upon healthcare worldwide. Dr Rob Hendry, Medical Director at Medical Protection, looks at its impact
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Good records in a worst-case scenario
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A claim against a hospital and consultant psychiatrist goes to trial, after a patient commits suicide. Medical Protection also provides assistance with the inquest and hospital inquiry.
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When family opinions matter
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Suboptimal emergency care for a 13-year-old boy leads to a clinical negligence claim. How could this have been avoided if the doctor had listened to the boy’s mother?
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