The benefits of membership
Defence to protect your professional reputation
- Advice and legal representation:
- for GMC procedures
- in relation to disciplinary matters
- at inquests / Fatal Accident Inquiries
- Support with criminal investigations and allegations arising from your clinical practice
- Assistance in responding to and resolving complaints
- Help with unwanted media attention
to protect you when you’re facing a clinical negligence claim
- The right to request indemnity for clinical negligence claims arising from your work in general practice
- Included for members practising in Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man
- Available to members practising England and Wales with appropriate Claims Protection
- Protection for Good Samaritan acts worldwide
- An expert, dedicated legal team for your case tailored to your requirements.
Support for your professional development
- Free communication skills and risk management workshops
- Free online learning modules
- Access to accredited CPD to develop your skills and help manage your risk.
Advice whenever you need it
- Access to advice, information and support through:
- Free medicolegal advice line
- Emergency advice available 24/7
- Online case reports
- Medicolegal factsheets on common concerns
- Relevant and topical updates delivered to your inbox.
Become a member
Please complete and return the application and payment information forms below by email to applications@medicalprotection.org or post to:
Member Services, Medical Protection, Victoria House, 2 Victoria Place, Leeds LS11 5AE.