Why do patients complain?
Patients can make a complaint about any aspect of the medical care they receive. Find out about some common reasons for patient complaints.
Read morePatients can make a complaint about any aspect of the medical care they receive. Find out about some common reasons for patient complaints.
Read moreDr Sarah Townley, deputy medical director at Medical Protection discusses the common medicolegal risks with cosmetic medicine.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreConfidentiality 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.
Read moreIn a recent Medical Protection survey almost a third of doctors questioned were not comfortable discussing organ donation with a patient. With different laws across the UK and further changes imminent, this is maybe not surprising
Read moreWarnings to doctors over the harmful effects of the valproate medications – which, if taken by girls or women of child-bearing potential, can cause birth defects and developmental disorders in children – have been circulating for years.
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