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MPS Foundation funds vital research into health and wellbeing of private clinicians
Time to read article: 3 mins
The MPS Foundation – a global not-for-profit research initiative that invests in research into patient safety and the wellbeing of healthcare professionals and teams – is funding research that will identify and manage work-related risks to mental health and wellbeing specifically for clinicians working in private practice.
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MPS: Move to halt new NHS Practitioner Health registrations for secondary care staff ‘extremely concerning’
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MPS has issued a response to the statement from NHS Practitioner Health that all new registrations for secondary care staff are to be halted following discussions with NHS England.
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Raising concerns and whistleblowing
Time to read article: 4 mins
One of the most difficult situations faced by any clinician is when you are concerned that a colleague’s behaviour, health or professional performance may be placing patients at risk. This factsheet outlines your duty to raise concerns when patients may be at risk of harm.
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Consultation response to 'Setting the Personal Injury Discount Rate: A call for evidence'
Time to read article: 6 mins
MPS response to the call for evidence in relation to setting of the Personal Injury Discount Rate
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Don’t let sickness damage your wealth
Time to read article: 2 mins
How doctors can protect their income during periods of ill health or injury.
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Global research initiative invites grant applications for patient safety and wellbeing projects
Time to read article: 3 mins
The MPS Foundation - a global not-for-profit research initiative that aims to shape the future of patient safety – has opened for applications for its 2024 grant programme.
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Medical Protection Society Council appoints Graham Stokes as next Chair
Time to read article: 2 mins
Medical Protection Society (MPS) – the world’s leading protection organisation for doctors, dentists and healthcare professionals – has announced the appointment of Graham Stokes as its next Chair of Council.
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Case study: A knee replacement results in a call to a coroner’s inquest
Time to read article: 3 mins
A consultant orthopaedic surgeon calls Medical Protection for help with a complaint response and inquest statement following the death of a patient.
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HR topic: Combatting workforce shortages
Time to read article: 2 mins
The healthcare sector in the UK, particularly general practitioner (GP) practices, is facing significant challenges amid continued workforce shortages and staff retention issues. GP partners will need to adapt their strategies in order to overcome the difficulties that arose, particularly since the COVID pandemic.
Within this article, Croner will delve into the current landscape, explore the root causes of these challenges, and discuss potential strategies to address them.
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