Doctors advised to be cautious when asked to declare patients’ fit to run marathons
Read moreMedical Protection sets out guidance on factors that members will need to consider regarding GP collective action
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The MPS Foundation – a global not-for-profit research initiative that invests in research into patient safety and the wellbeing of healthcare professionals and teams – is funding research that will identify and manage work-related risks to mental health and wellbeing specifically for clinicians working in private practice.
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Medical Protection explores the unique interplay between justice, patient autonomy and the law, as well as outlining the essential four principles of ethics.
Read moreMedical Protection Society (MPS) – the world’s leading medical defence organisation which protects and supports the professional interests of more than 300,000 healthcare professionals - has announced the appointment of Karen Miller as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Read moreDr Philip White, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at a common cause of claims – missed diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
Read moreMedical Protection provides assistance in about 30 cases a year in the UK where doctors are involved in allegations of criminal activity arising from their day-to-day work. Dr Emma Davies, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at why these issues happen and what we can do to assist you.
Read moreA common query received by Medical Protection is concern about the ability of a patient to drive safely and whether it would be appropriate to make a disclosure to the relevant authority. Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at the guidance and an example case study.
Read moreRecently, awareness of the effects of the menopause and its treatment options have been the subject of media attention. Dr Rachel Birch, Medicolegal Consultant and member of Medical Protection’s Menopause Network, discusses lessons that can be learned from analysis of our case files.
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