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29/06/2023
Avoiding burnout as a practice manager
Avoiding burnout as a practice manager
Time to read article: 5 mins
General practice is under increasing strain, causing greater pressure on the whole practice team. Sam McCaffrey explores the greatest causes of stress amongst practice managers, and offers tips on how to increase resilience and avoid burnout.
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Case study: Medical Protection offers advice and support to member during an investigation
Time to read article: 2 mins
An NHS consultant becomes involved in a Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB) investigation.
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Case study: Medical Protection offers advice to a consultant psychiatrist about an inquest
Time to read article: 2 mins
The case involves an NHS consultant who was worried that the Trust would not support them at an inquest.
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Case study: Criminal case dismissed thanks to Medical Protection discretion
Time to read article: 2 mins
The value of discretionary indemnity is highlighted in this criminal case which was investigated overseas.
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Case study: Reassuring our members after their Good Samaritan act during a public emergency
Time to read article: 3 mins
After reflecting on the care they had provided in an emergency, three consultants contact Medical Protection for advice.
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Case study: A consultant surgeon turns to Medical Protection when elective work is criticised
Time to read article: 2 mins
An experienced vascular surgeon is shaken when three recent deaths ignite an MHPS investigation.
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Case study: Medical Protection representation at an inquest
Time to read article: 2 mins
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.
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Case study: Doctor’s alcohol dependency leads to a letter from the GMC
Time to read article: 2 mins
Dr Ellen Walcott, a Consultant Geriatrician from Bristol*, was involved in a road traffic accident after driving under the influence of alcohol.
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Case study: Assistance following allegation of sexual assault
Time to read article: 2 mins
Medical Protection supported Dr Sanderson* who called the 24-hour advice line after being excluded from work following a serious complaint from a patient.
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