Press release 02/12/2022 MPS supports national campaign to raise awareness of fatigue amongst... Preview Article MPS supports national campaign to raise awareness of fatigue amongst healthcare staff Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview MPS supports national campaign to raise awareness of fatigue amongst healthcare staff. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 01/12/2022 Calls for women to join medical expert witness pool as data reveals 8... Preview Article Calls for women to join medical expert witness pool as data reveals 86% of GMC experts are men Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Calls for women to join medical expert witness pool as data reveals 86% of GMC experts are men. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 21/11/2022 Leading organisations in medical defence and healthcare electives joi... Preview Article Leading organisations in medical defence and healthcare electives join forces Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Press release 02/11/2022 Much needed independent learning review into handling of Dr Arora cas... Preview Article Much needed independent learning review into handling of Dr Arora case welcomed Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
News and updates 28/10/2022 Medical Protection launches a new campaign aimed at supporting doctor... Preview Article Medical Protection launches a new campaign aimed at supporting doctors through menopause Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Patricia Canedo, Policy and Public Affairs Manager at Medical Protection, introduces Medical Protection's new campaign which aims at supporting doctors and healthcare professionals through menopause. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Menopause Wellbeing
Press release 25/10/2022 Female doctors must be better supported through menopause to avoid ex... Preview Article Female doctors must be better supported through menopause to avoid exodus Time to read article: 7 mins Close Preview Female doctors must be well supported through the menopause to reduce the risk of a potential exodus of passionate and skilled clinicians from the workforce, according to Medical Protection. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... burnout Wellbeing
Articles and features 31/05/2023 Why should you join Medical Protection as a medical student? Preview Article Why should you join Medical Protection as a medical student? Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dr Caroline Osborne-White, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, explains why it is worth joining the world’s leading medical defence organisation as early as possible in your medical career. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... students medical student
Case report 02/05/2023 An example of a Good Samaritan act by a medical student Preview Article An example of a Good Samaritan act by a medical student Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview A medical student contacts Medical Protection after they assist in the aftermath of a road traffic collision. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... medical student student
Articles and features 18/04/2023 The crucial role of SAS doctors Preview Article The crucial role of SAS doctors Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Karen Ellison, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, talks from their own experience as working as a SAS-grade urogynecologist, about the continued undervaluing of specialty doctors and specialist grade doctors in the medical workforce. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Specialty Training SAS GP
Case report 15/02/2023 Case study: Medical Protection representation at an inquest Preview Article Case study: Medical Protection representation at an inquest Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview When Mr David Atkinson*, a consultant upper GI surgeon from Leeds, was asked to provide a statement to the coroner, he contacted Medical Protection for support and guidance. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Inquests GMC
Case report 15/02/2023 Case study: Providing a formal report to the coroner Preview Article Case study: Providing a formal report to the coroner Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview When Dr Mark Brushford*, an NHS consultant psychiatrist from Birmingham, was asked to provide a formal report to the Coroner, Medical Protection stepped in to support him. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... IP Inquests
Case report 15/02/2023 Case study: A request for advice after doctors encounter a road traff... Preview Article Case study: A request for advice after doctors encounter a road traffic accident Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Retired consultant Dr Gibbons* and his registrar daughter Dr Brinkley* contact Medical Protection when they receive a request from the Coroner for statements. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Capacity Competence Professionalism
Case report 15/02/2023 Case study: Responding to a complaint from a patient Preview Article Case study: Responding to a complaint from a patient Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Consultant renal physician Dr Georgia Salisbury* is asked to make a statement when a patient’s care is questioned – she calls Medical Protection for help Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Complaints
Case report 15/02/2023 Case study: Doctor’s alcohol dependency leads to a letter from the GMC Preview Article Case study: Doctor’s alcohol dependency leads to a letter from the GMC Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dr Ellen Walcott, a Consultant Geriatrician from Bristol*, was involved in a road traffic accident after driving under the influence of alcohol. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Wellbeing Professionalism GMC
Case report 15/02/2023 Case study: Medical Protection represents a consultant during a GMC a... Preview Article Case study: Medical Protection represents a consultant during a GMC and criminal investigation Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview In the absence of representation from the Trust, Dr Benson*, a consultant physician, contacted Medical Protection for support at a GMC investigation. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... adverse outcomes Wellbeing Investigations Fitness to Practise Professionalism GMC