Supporting SAS Doctors: Why implementing the ‘SAS Six’ is key to deli...
Supporting SAS Doctors: Why implementing the ‘SAS Six’ is key to delivering the NHS 10-Year Plan
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.
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32 organisations unite in plea to government to keep 'health' route in GMC probes
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.
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Governance and risk in private practice
Claim follows removal of wrong skin tag
Cosmetic procedures and managing expectations
Dr Sarah Townley, deputy medical director at Medical Protection discusses the common medicolegal risks with cosmetic medicine.
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Government measures to tackle abuse against healthcare workers welcomed
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
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Medical records - an essential guide
Accelerating action for women in healthcare
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.
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Starting up in private practice
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.
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Medical Protection supports Government’s proposal to regulate NHS managers

MPS welcomes insights on exclusion from duties during Trust disciplinaries
Professionalism - an essential guide
Confidentiality - an essential guide
Confidentiality is central to the trust between healthcare professionals and patients; without it, patients may be reluctant to divulge personal information, and this could impact their care and treatment. It is often referred to as doctor-patient confidentiality.
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