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Press release 20/11/2015

Medical Protection survey: One in three male doctors have experienced...

Medical Protection survey: One in three male doctors have experienced depression

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A Medical Protection survey of over 300 male members shows that a third (30%) have experienced depression throughout their medical career, while one in 10 (13%) have had suicidal feelings.

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Press release 27/10/2015

MPS responds to the CQC’s consultation on its regulation and inspecti...

MPS responds to the CQC’s consultation on its regulation and inspection regime for independent doctor services

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MPS has responded to the CQC’s consultation on how it inspects and regulates independent doctor services. While agreeing in principle to some elements of the CQC’s proposals, MPS does have significant concerns about the risks involved with adopting a one-size fits all approach to the regulation of all independent services.

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Press release 23/10/2015

Mandatory reporting of FGM comes into effect on 31 October

Mandatory reporting of FGM comes into effect on 31 October

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Medical Protection is urging doctors to be aware of their professional obligations relating to reporting and treating victims of female genital mutilation (FGM).

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Press release 01/10/2015

Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Concerned doctors reminded of thei...

Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Concerned doctors reminded of their duty of patient confidentiality

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Common situations where doctors seek advice from Medical Protection include requests for medical records by the police or social services, concerns raised by family or friends and being asked to provide a report on injuries.

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Press release 30/09/2015

MPS responds to proposals by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges an...

MPS responds to proposals by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and the GMC for a new ‘generic professional capabilities framework’

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The generic professional capabilities dealt with in the ten domains of this framework are all important. In our response, MPS particularly noted the reference to ‘emotional resilience’ in Domain 1 of the proposed framework. Emotional resilience is a valuable attribute for any doctor.

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Press release 30/09/2015

MPS responds to the GMC’s consultation on changes to the information...

MPS responds to the GMC’s consultation on changes to the information it publishes about a doctors fitness to practise

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MPS has responded to the GMC’s proposals to change the information published and disclosed about a doctor’s fitness to practise. While MPS is supportive of a number of the proposed changes, we are concerned that the balance between the public interest and the individual interest of the doctor, is not being fully achieved.

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Press release 08/09/2015

MPS appoints new Professional Services Executive Director

MPS appoints new Professional Services Executive Director

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MPS, the world’s leading protection organisation for doctors, dentists and healthcare professionals, has appointed Dr Pardeep Sandhu as the new Professional Services Executive Director.

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Press release 06/08/2015

MPS responds to Professional Standards Authority's report on Rethinki...

MPS responds to Professional Standards Authority's report on Rethinking Regulation

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In response to the Professional Standards Agency’s report on ‘Rethinking regulation’, Dr Pallavi Bradshaw, Senior Medicolegal Adviser at MPS said:

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Press release 27/07/2015

MPS responds to the PSA consultation - The Review of the performance...

MPS responds to the PSA consultation - The Review of the performance of the health and care regulators

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MPS has responded to the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) consultation, which outlines the proposal of a full performance review of health and care regulators.

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Press release 21/07/2015

NHS LA triennial report: Action needed to drive down cost of clinical...

NHS LA triennial report: Action needed to drive down cost of clinical negligence, says MPS

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NHS LA triennial report: Action needed to drive down cost of clinical negligence, says MPS In response to the Department of Health’s triennial review of the NHS Litigation Authority (NHSLA), the Medical Protection Society (MPS) is pleased that the cost of clinical negligence is recognised as an issue but wants to see a debate on the merits of a limit on future earnings and future care costs

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Press release 20/07/2015

NHS liabilities of £28.3bn are unaffordable, reform needed says MPS

NHS liabilities of £28.3bn are unaffordable, reform needed says MPS

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In response to the NHS LA’s estimates that £28.3bn will be needed to cover known and future claims for clinical negligence for past patient care – up by 10% on last year – the Medical Protection Society (MPS) urges the government to prioritise reform of the legal system.

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Press release 16/07/2015

85% of doctors have experienced mental health issues, reveals Medical...

85% of doctors have experienced mental health issues, reveals Medical Protection survey

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A Medical Protection survey of more than 600 UK members reveals that 85% have experienced mental health issues, with common issues being stress (75%), anxiety (49%) and low self-esteem (36%).

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Press release 28/06/2015

MPS supports the Government’s plans to cap excessive legal fees

MPS supports the Government’s plans to cap excessive legal fees

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Responding to the Department of Health’s announcement that it plans to cap excessive legal fees for clinical negligence claims, Emma Hallinan, Director of Claims and Litigation, Medical Protection Society said...

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Press release 22/05/2015

MPS responds to GMC consultation on reforming fitness to practise rules

MPS responds to GMC consultation on reforming fitness to practise rules

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MPS has responded to the GMC’s proposals to reform the fitness to practice investigation and adjudication processes. We are concerned about some of the proposed changes, and these are outlined in the response.

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Press release 14/05/2015

Mental health and general practice: who is looking after doctors?

Mental health and general practice: who is looking after doctors?

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As part of Mental Health Awareness Week (11-17 May), the Medical Protection Society (MPS) is calling for more support and awareness of mental health issues among GPs.

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Press release 12/05/2015

New government must address key concerns of healthcare professionals

New government must address key concerns of healthcare professionals

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As Jeremy Hunt is reappointed as Health Secretary, the Medical Protection Society (MPS) is urging the new administration to consider two key issues affecting healthcare professionals; the lack of a collaborative, open learning culture and the rising cost of clinical negligence claims.

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