32 organisations unite in plea to government to keep 'health' route in GMC probes
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32 organisations representing many thousands of doctors across the UK, have united in calling on the Government to retain the General Medical Council’s (GMC) ability to investigate the fitness to practise of doctors with existing health concerns, under a distinct 'health' route.
As a doctor you are surrounded by systems, processes, governance, and colleagues who can provide support when something goes wrong.
What about when you face an issue or concern in private practice?
In response to recent member queries, we would like to provide further clarification regarding our position on circumcision procedures and related indemnity.
Government measures to tackle abuse against healthcare workers welcomed
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The 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
International 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.
Starting 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.
Medical Protection supports Government’s proposal to regulate NHS managers
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Introducing a mandatory register of NHS managers could significantly improve management practices and help address issues raised in recent scandals, according to Medical Protection.
MPS welcomes insights on exclusion from duties during Trust disciplinaries
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Medical Protection comments on the Insights Paper from NHSR’s Practitioner Performance Advice service on exclusion trends during NHS Trust disciplinary investigations in England.
Confidentiality 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.
Presumed consent for organ donation: what’s changing where?
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In 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
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