Successful defence against secondary victim claim
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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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.
Read moreEmergency law needed to protect doctors at risk of legal challenge when treating COVID-19 patients
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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Webinar recording: Remote Consulting during the COVID-19 outbreak
A message from the MPS President and the Chair of MPS Council
Protecting members’ financial position
We are keen to support members with private practice who have seen a significant drop in their work and a dramatic fall in income. We are currently investigating ways to provide increased flexibility to make subscriptions more affordable for members during this challenging time. Once we have agreed the details, we will actively communicate and share our plans directly with members.
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Automatic and free of charge support for retired doctors who join NHS effort to tackle Covid-19
The Government’s Coronavirus Bill published today sets out steps to increase the available healthcare workforce, including enabling the regulator to emergency register suitable people such as recently retired doctors.
Read moreCOVID-19 and remote consultations – how we can help
This article outlines our advice and guidance regarding the safety and suitability of remote consulting – also known as telemedicine.
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Medical Protection welcomes guidance for doctors on COVID-19
Medical Protection welcomes today’s letter by the General Medical Council (GMC), four health departments of the UK and the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, addressed to doctors working to combat the spread of COVID-19.
Read moreMedical Protection celebrates first women in healthcare
International Women’s Day – celebrated 8 March every year- aims to, among other causes, honour the achievements of women throughout history and across the globe. Medical Protection is proud to support women in healthcare and has today unveiled information about its first women members.
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NICE advice for subarachnoid haemorrhage updated following input from MPS
Digital First Primary Care – are you ready?
Mounting pressures on NHS services have made digital solutions inevitable, and NHS England expects all primary care patients to have the right to online consultations by April 2020 – but with new technology comes new risks. Dr Heidi Mounsey, medicolegal consultant at Medical Protection, advises on best practice
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Case example for GPs: disclosing to the DVLA
Denise Thomas, case manager at Medical Protection, shares a recent case relating to a disclosure to the DVLA without patient consent.
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Supreme Court judgement following head injury - learning points for medical professionals
It is very unusual for a clinical negligence claim to reach the highest reaches of the court system. Rarer still are cases involving non-clinical staff such as receptionists. Dr James Lucas, medicolegal consultant, discusses such a case that was recently considered by the Supreme Court and extracts potential learning points for practices.1
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