IMG Articles and features 23/02/2023 What is the NHS Induction Programme? Preview Article What is the NHS Induction Programme? Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview The National Induction programme has been designed to ensure that all international medical graduates (IMGs) recruited to the NHS are welcomed, valued, and supported as they transition to UK clinical practice. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... IMG
IMG Articles and features 12/08/2022 An introduction to the NHS for IMGs Preview Article An introduction to the NHS for IMGs Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview The NHS stands for the National Health Service. It refers to the Government-funded medical and health care services that everyone living in the UK can use without being asked to pay the full cost of the service. In the following article, Dr Emma Green provides an overview of the structure that can appear complex and highlights some of the other organisations involved and acronyms you may come across. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... IMG
Press release 17/05/2023 Survey reveals toll of staff shortages on doctors’ mental health Preview Article Survey reveals toll of staff shortages on doctors’ mental health Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
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
Press release 28/04/2023 Urgent reform urged as doctors under investigation report suicidal th... Preview Article Urgent reform urged as doctors under investigation report suicidal thoughts and quitting medicine Time to read article: 6 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
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... SAS Specialty Training GP
Press release 29/03/2023 Global patient safety and wellbeing research initiative invites grant... Preview Article Global patient safety and wellbeing research initiative invites grant applications Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
IMG Articles and features 02/03/2023 Professional development and managing your risk as an IMG Preview Article Professional development and managing your risk as an IMG Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Medical Protection can help you combat the challenges you face as a healthcare professional working in the UK and throughout your career. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... IMG
IMG Articles and features 02/03/2023 The facts about indemnity and medical defence organisations for IMGs Preview Article The facts about indemnity and medical defence organisations for IMGs Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Understanding what indemnity is and why you need to join a medical defence organisation (MDO) as a doctor in the UK. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... IMG
IMG Articles and features 02/03/2023 How Medical Protection membership can help protect your career as an IMG Preview Article How Medical Protection membership can help protect your career as an IMG Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview For the International Medical Graduate (IMG) new to the UK, here are just some of the reasons why a Medical Protection membership trusted by nearly 100,000 doctors. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... IMG
IMG Articles and features 02/03/2023 Where NHS indemnity won’t protect you as an IMG Preview Article Where NHS indemnity won’t protect you as an IMG Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview What is NHS indemnity and why you need further protection as a working practitioner in the UK. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... IMG
IMG Articles and features 02/03/2023 Why doctors need to join an MDO when they practise in the UK Preview Article Why doctors need to join an MDO when they practise in the UK Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Managing risk will be an everyday part of your job as a doctor. With a medical defence organisation at their side, doctors make sure they are not alone when something goes wrong. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... IMG
IMG Articles and features 02/03/2023 An overview of NHS indemnity for IMGs Preview Article An overview of NHS indemnity for IMGs Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Medical Protection takes you through what NHS indemnity covers for hospital doctors and those in general practice. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... IMG
IMG Articles and features 23/02/2023 A guide to job hunting in the UK Preview Article A guide to job hunting in the UK Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview As an International Medical Graduate (IMG), it can be tricky to navigate the working world in a new country. Here are a few top tips for searching for a job in the NHS. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... IMG
IMG Articles and features 23/02/2023 Visiting the UK for your PLAB 2 test Preview Article Visiting the UK for your PLAB 2 test Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Medical Protection in collaboration with Arora Medical Education explains the PLAB 2 test, which must be taken in order to register to practise medicine in the UK. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... IMG
IMG Articles and features 23/02/2023 A checklist for your first week as an IMG in the NHS Preview Article A checklist for your first week as an IMG in the NHS Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Check out this checklist to help you make the most of your first week working in the NHS. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... IMG
IMG Articles and features 22/02/2023 Six steps to UK medical practice for IMGs Preview Article Six steps to UK medical practice for IMGs Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview If you’re a medical student, graduate or doctor looking to work in the UK, you’ll first need to meet the criteria required to register with the General Medical Council (GMC). Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... IMG
IMG Articles and features 22/02/2023 Support and resources to help IMGs moving to the UK Preview Article Support and resources to help IMGs moving to the UK Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Medical Protection provides a list of resources to help International Medical Graduates (IMG) make their move to the UK. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... IMG NHS
News and updates 21/02/2023 Maintaining good care during industrial action Preview Article Maintaining good care during industrial action Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Medical Protection sets out guidance on factors that members will need to consider should the junior doctor ballot be in favour of industrial action. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism Generic Medicine Career planning
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... Competence Professionalism Capacity
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... GMC Wellbeing Professionalism