MPS: Cultural change key to open, learning healthcare environment in Scotland
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21 November 2017: We must strive for cultural change in healthcare where staff are trained and supported to be open about mistakes, learn from them and where senior clinicians lead by example - the Medical Protection Society (MPS) told a Scottish Parliament Health & Sport Committee today.
MPS: Legislation to deliver discount rate reform must progress swiftly
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The legislation that will pave the way for reform on how the discount rate is set, must be introduced to Parliament promptly to avoid the risk of clinical negligence costs becoming unsustainable, the Medical Protection Society (MPS) said today after its appearance at a Justice Select Committee.
MPS comments on Government plans to reform health regulators
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Commenting on the Department of Health consultation to reform healthcare regulation, and as part of that, cut the number of regulators – Dr Pallavi Bradshaw, Senior Medicolegal Adviser at the Medical Protection Society, said...
Adopting a considered approach in a time of uncertainty
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We understand that the current indemnity situation for GPs can be confusing and uncertain following the Government’s recent announcement that it is to develop a state-backed indemnity scheme for GPs in England.
Making an informed choice: MPS response to Department of Health statement
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Our approach is to make considered decisions that protect the long term interests of GP members, rather than making rash decisions that could have a long-lasting and detrimental impact on members.
The Department of Health issue statement on the indemnity offer made by MDU
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The Department of Health has issued a statement on the indemnity offer made by MDU following the Government’s recent announcement on a state-backed indemnity scheme.
Government support for GPs welcomed, but caution is urged
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In the latest development regarding indemnity costs for GPs, the Government has announced its decision to develop a state-backed indemnity scheme for GPs in England.
MPS response to announcement on state-backed indemnity
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The Government has announced its intention to develop a new state-backed scheme for clinical negligence indemnity, for GPs in England. Read our response.
Discount rate reform welcome but dependent on implementation
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Commenting on the Government’s plans to reform the way the personal injury discount rate is set, Simon Kayll, CEO of the Medical Protection Society, said...
Newly qualified doctors optimistic about future careers, but need support
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80% of newly qualified doctors say they have enjoyed their first year, and over 60% say they are excited about their future careers, according to a survey by Medical Protection.
Provision of medicolegal reports/acting as a medicolegal expert
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If you are a doctor and want to practise medicine in the UK, you need to hold GMC registration with a licence to practise. Given this requirement, we have carefully considered the appropriate criteria we require of members who produce medicolegal reports and/or act as a medicolegal expert.
Medical Protection partners with two leading GP groups
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Medical Protection has announced a major new partnership with two GP networks, which will provide healthcare professionals across 67 practices with access to indemnity and enable flexible working across multiple practice sites in Leeds.
MPS response to NHS Resolution 2016/17 annual report
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Commenting on the 2016/17 NHS Resolution annual report into the cost of clinical negligence to the NHS – Emma Hallinan, Director of Claims at the Medical Protection Society (MPS), said...
The Olympic Games is a major event in the world’s sporting and cultural calendar. Almost inevitably, a number of Medical Protection members may be travelling to Brazil to attend the Rio do Janeiro Games.
The Care.data programme that was due to be rolled out in 2014 was delayed following criticism of the way the information campaign supporting it was implemented.
Clinical negligence costs at tipping point - urgent reform needed
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NHS clinical negligence costs have increased by 72% over last 5 years, Costs could reach £2.6bn a year by 2022, Current yearly costs equate to the cost of training 6500 new doctors.
Swift Government action needed to support GPs with indemnity costs following discount rate change
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With the General Election now past, the Government needs to act swiftly and decisively to protect GPs from its decision to reduce the personal injury discount rate - a decision which has substantially pushed up the cost of settling large clinical negligence claims.
Medical Protection offers tailored membership and indemnity savings for newly qualified GPs
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A tailored package of advice and support means newly qualified GPs can get more protection from the outset of their careers, the Medical Protection Society has announced today.
Public urge Government to do more to reduce spending of NHS funds on lawyer fees
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Three quarters of the public (75 per cent) want Government to do more to reduce the amount of money lawyers are able to claim from the NHS in legal costs following clinical negligence cases, according to a YouGov survey.