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Senior clinicians appointed to lead Medical Protection Society
Time to read article: 1 mins
Two leading clinicians, Dr Suzy Lishman CBE and Dr David Roytowski, have joined MPS Council, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience from across healthcare.
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Fifteen years of urinary tract infections – what’s the cause?
Time to read article: 1 mins
A patient re-presents with urinary tract infections over a 15-year period, and eventually makes a claim against the genitourinary consultant involved in her care.
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Forgotten blood test results: forgotten patient
Time to read article: 3 mins
Misplaced blood test results lead to a claim after a baby is left requiring a liver transplant.
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A routine referral?
Time to read article: 3 mins
When a routine optician appointment identifies papilloedema, Mrs T makes a claim against her GP for not giving her an earlier urgent referral.
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A retained swab
A retained swab
Time to read article: 2 mins
Basic safety checks were overlooked in this incident, which saw a claim against a consultant gynaecologist.
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A missed diagnosis of pneumonia?
Time to read article: 3 mins
The quality record-keeping of a GP member is key to the defence of this claim.
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Articles and features
08/10/2019
Follow the leader
Follow the leader
Time to read article: 3 mins
Dr Leila Touil and Dr Yasmin Ahmed-Little call all junior doctors to rise to the leadership challenge. Here they show you how.
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A day in the life of a trainee in emergency surgery
Time to read article: 3 mins
Thinking of a career in emergency general surgery? Read Dr Mike Davies' account of working in ESGU.
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Articles and features
03/10/2019
How to work in anaesthetics
How to work in anaesthetics
Time to read article: 4 mins
Wondering what it's like to be an Anaesthetist? Dr Aidan O'Donnell and Dr Chris MacDonald provide an insight into what it's all about.
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