Covid-19: Public support for doctors’ legal protection “overwhelming”
Time to read article: 2 mins
A YouGov survey of over 2000 GB adults, commissioned by MPS, demonstrates an overwhelming show of public support for doctors’ protection during this COVID-19 pandemic.
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Articles and features
19/05/2020
Successful defence against secondary victim claim
Successful defence against secondary victim claim
Time to read article: 4 mins
Joseph McCaughley, Litigation Solicitor at Medical Protection, looks at his recent successful defence of a member against a secondary victim claim for psychiatric injury.
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Followership: the forgotten part of leadership
Time to read article: 5 mins
It goes without saying that strong leadership is vital to ensuring the stability and success of healthcare systems. But the value of followers in challenging this leadership is just as great, say Mr Andrew Gibbons and Ms Danielle Bryant.
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MPS comment on coroner verifying deaths in person
Time to read article: 1 mins
Dr Rob Hendry, Medical Director at the Medical Protection Society, comments on the news that Essex Coroner’s Service has withdrawn its demand for GPs to verify deaths in person during the pandemic.
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Doctors should not face investigation if they decide they cannot see a patient due to poor PPE provision
Time to read article: 2 mins
MPS is calling for urgent reassurance from both the GMC and employers that doctors will not be subjected to regulatory or disciplinary action following a decision or outcome that is the result of poor PPE provision.
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COVID-19 webinars and webinar recordings
During the COVID-19 outbreak Medical Protection is hosting a series of COVID-19 webinars for members around the world. Find upcoming webinars as well as view all available webinar recordings.
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Articles and features
20/04/2020
COVID-19 advice podcast
This podcast is a COVID-19 hub to support our members, providing advice and guidance around medicolegal issues and maintaining their well being.
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Emergency law needed to protect doctors at risk of legal challenge when treating COVID-19 patients
Time to read article: 4 mins
Medical Protection has urged the UK Government to introduce emergency laws, similar to those being passed in New York state, so doctors know they are legally protected when making momentous decisions in very challenging circumstances that are in the best interest of their patients.
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Medical Protection announces free membership for fast-tracked medical students
Time to read article: 2 mins
Under measures to support student members during the Covid-19 pandemic, Medical Protection will provide an extra year of free membership for final-year medical students— with many starting work earlier than expected.
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