GPs may be unsure about declaring patients fit to take part in physical events. Medical Protection provides advice on this common query.

Essential advice about protecting yourself online. The article looks into cases and GMC guidance around online activity and social media, with key things you need to know as a medical student and junior doctor.

Anju arranged a clinical elective in a remote, resource-limited healthcare facility in a third-world country where state-funded healthcare was very limited.

James was a final-year medical student who had arranged a clinical elective in Cambodia. He had secured the placement through his uncle, who was an intensive care doctor working in the area.

Lisa arranged a clinical elective in a remote town in South America through a family connection – a relative who was a practising doctor in that region. She wanted to explore the use of holistic and alternative medicine in underserved communities.

Medical student Tomasz organised an elective with a charity that delivered health camps in remote villages. The camps were staffed by doctors from various countries and offered gynaecological surgery to women without regular access to medical care.

Communication with patients and colleagues is not just about exchanging information, it is about building trust, and fostering partnerships. This article explores the benefits of effective communication with patients and colleagues, the challenges of both, and how to overcome them and we provide some advice on maintaining personal and professional boundaries.

As we celebrate SAS Week, Dr Karen Ellison, a former SAS doctor and Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, examines how the SAS Six can help deliver the NHS 10-year plan’s commitment to investing in and supporting this vital group of doctors.

Patients can make a complaint about any aspect of the medical care they receive. Find out about some common reasons for patient complaints.

As a doctor you are surrounded by systems, processes, governance, and colleagues who can provide support when something goes wrong. What about when you face an issue or concern in private practice?

Dr Sarah Townley, deputy medical director at Medical Protection discusses the common medicolegal risks with cosmetic medicine.

In response to recent member queries, we would like to provide further clarification regarding our position on circumcision procedures and related indemnity.

International Women’s Day is about celebrating the success of women as well as recognising the progress is still needed to achieve gender equality. Here at MPS we understand that means deeds not words are required if we are going to continue accelerating action.

Starting up in private practice can feel quite daunting and there are several things that you will need to think about before you begin. This article provides a summary of the main points and links to valuable additional resources.

Dr Katy Miller and Dr Sarah Hull, Medicolegal Consultants at Medical Protection, answer some common questions about the key administration responsibilities you need to undertake in order to fulfil private work.

Any doctor can face difficulties during their career, no matter how competent or meticulous they are. If you do face a complaint or complication, all is not lost – Dr Clare Stapleton, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, talks through the steps you can take to protect yourself.

Dr Clare Stapleton, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, outlines what you need to consider when proposing and implementing a new technique or method to enhance your daily clinical practice.

Dr Sophie Haroon, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, reflects on some learning points from managing cases involving private practice.