Why do patients complain?
Patients can make a complaint about any aspect of the medical care they receive. Find out about some common reasons for patient complaints.
Read morePatients can make a complaint about any aspect of the medical care they receive. Find out about some common reasons for patient complaints.
Read moreWe have put together the following basic packing checklist for you to refer to. This is by no means exhaustive, but there are some useful ideas.
Read moreMedical Protection has drawn on the experiences of other doctors and expert advice from our risk management professionals to bring you this guide to use during your foundation year.
Read moreRead about a members experience on applying for funding for your elective.
Read moreWhen planning your elective, its essential to stay organised and have the right measures in place to help make your experience as stress free as possible.
Read moreRespect for patients’ autonomy is expressed in consent law; to impose care or treatment on people without respecting their wishes and right to self-determination is not only unethical, but illegal.
Read moreConfidentiality is at the centre of maintaining trust between patients and doctors. As a doctor, you have access to sensitive personal information about patients and you have a legal and ethical duty to keep this information confidential, unless the patient consents to the disclosure, disclosure is required by law or is necessary in the public interest. This factsheet sets out the basic principles of confidentiality.
Read moreThe GMC states that “doctors play a crucial role in protecting children from abuse and neglect”. Child maltreatment includes neglect and physical, sexual and emotional abuse. The following frequently asked questions are designed to advise MPS members what to do and who to contact, should they suspect children are at risk of, or are experiencing, harm.
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