GPs may be unsure about declaring patients fit to take part in physical events. Medical Protection provides advice on this common query.
Read moreCommunication 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.
Read moreAs 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.
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32 organisations representing many thousands of doctors across the UK, have united in calling on the Government to retain the General Medical Council’s (GMC) ability to investigate the fitness to practise of doctors with existing health concerns, under a distinct 'health' route.
Read moreDr Sarah Townley, deputy medical director at Medical Protection discusses the common medicolegal risks with cosmetic medicine.
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The Health Secretary has announced steps to help protect NHS staff from abuse. These include new measures to encourage staff to report incidents to help ensure information is collected at national level. Commenting, Professor Dame Jane Dacre, Medical Protection President
Read moreInternational 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.
Read moreStarting 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.
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