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01/12/2020
Providing care to patients who are abroad
Providing care to patients who are abroad
Time to read article: 1 mins
It is not uncommon for patients to contact their GP while they are abroad. Here we consider the medicolegal issues involved in this scenario.
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Medical Protection response to DHSC consultation: Urgent action needed to reform GMC
Time to read article: 3 mins
Medical Protection welcomes the commitment by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to modernise the laws that underpin the work of the health and care professional regulators.
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Articles and features
19/11/2020
Shielding and travel-related quarantine
Shielding and travel-related quarantine
Time to read article: 2 mins
With rules on quarantine and shielding subject to change at short notice, it is vital that employers keep up to date with latest guidance. But how is this interpreted in employment law? HR experts Croner Consulting take a closer look.
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Managing employees who are reluctant to return to work
Time to read article: 2 mins
Returning to work after the COVID-19 lockdown eases may cause understandable anxiety for many healthcare practitioners. HR experts Croner Consulting provide guidance on managing this difficult transition.
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Remote consultations – what are the benefits and risks?
Time to read article: 2 mins
Dr Emma Davies, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, provides advice on getting the full benefits from this new way of working.
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Articles and features
19/11/2020
Storing images in medical records
Storing images in medical records
Time to read article: 3 mins
The receipt and storage of images of patients is currently a common source of queries from our members, largely due to the increased use of remote consultations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ayisha Hooper, Case Manager at Medical Protection, reviews the relevant guidance.
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1 in 3 doctors have suffered verbal or physical abuse during Covid-19
Time to read article: 4 mins
Over a third (35%) of healthcare professionals say they have suffered verbal or physical abuse from patients, or patients’ relatives during Covid-19, according to a survey by Medical Protection.
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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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