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14/12/2023
Is all well with the Wells score?
Is all well with the Wells score?
Time to read article: 2 mins
Dr Philip White, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at a common cause of claims – missed diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
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Key considerations in the new firearms licensing guidance
Time to read article: 4 mins
The new guidance for firearms licensing, including arrangements for medical checks for firearm certificates, came into effect in November last year in England and Wales, and on 31 January this year in Scotland. Ceylan Simsek, Case Manager, and Dr Karen Ellison, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, discuss the key considerations for GPs
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Articles and features
11/03/2022
Commentary: A case of wrongful conception
Commentary: A case of wrongful conception
Time to read article: 4 mins
Dr Beth Walker, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, analyses a recent case and looks at what it means for clinicians
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Articles and features
22/10/2021
The use and disclosure of CCTV footage
The use and disclosure of CCTV footage
Time to read article: 5 mins
Medical Protection is seeing increasing numbers of queries from GP practices faced with requests for CCTV footage to be disclosed as part of subject access requests. Dr Emma Green, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at the relevant law and offers some practical steps for handling these requests
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Patient surveillance reduces claim amount
Time to read article: 4 mins
Dr Sophie Haroon and Alison Clarke look at how surveillance of a claimant can be useful when defending against claims.
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GPs in England and Wales – are you covered for claims?
Time to read article: 3 mins
Responsibility for the handling of clinical negligence claims against GPs in England and Wales changed on 1 April 2021. Dr Dawn McGuire, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at what this might mean for you
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Articles and features
30/03/2021
New resource launches to aid record keeping
New resource launches to aid record keeping
Time to read article: 1 mins
GPConsult.co.uk is a free resource available to all members of Medical Protection. Find out how it helps GPs keep an accurate and concise record of each patient consultation.
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Articles and features
17/11/2020
Dealing with aggressive patients
Dealing with aggressive patients
Time to read article: 3 mins
Dr Clare Devlin, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, offers advice on handling an aggressive patient
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Alleged failure to investigate chest pain
Time to read article: 5 mins
A GP faces a clinical negligence claim on the grounds of failure to undertake cardiac-related investigations. This case report looks at how MPS successfully sought mediation as an alternative form of dispute resolution, avoiding formal court proceedings.
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