Case report 02/05/2023 An example of a Good Samaritan act by a medical student Preview Article An example of a Good Samaritan act by a medical student Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview A medical student contacts Medical Protection after they assist in the aftermath of a road traffic collision. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... student medical student
Press release 28/04/2023 Urgent reform urged as doctors under investigation report suicidal th... Preview Article Urgent reform urged as doctors under investigation report suicidal thoughts and quitting medicine Time to read article: 6 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Articles and features 18/04/2023 The crucial role of SAS doctors Preview Article The crucial role of SAS doctors Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Karen Ellison, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, talks from their own experience as working as a SAS-grade urogynecologist, about the continued undervaluing of specialty doctors and specialist grade doctors in the medical workforce. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Specialty Training GP SAS
Press release 29/03/2023 Global patient safety and wellbeing research initiative invites grant... Preview Article Global patient safety and wellbeing research initiative invites grant applications Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
IMG Articles and features 02/03/2023 Professional development and managing your risk as an IMG Preview Article Professional development and managing your risk as an IMG Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Medical Protection can help you combat the challenges you face as a healthcare professional working in the UK and throughout your career. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... IMG
IMG Articles and features 02/03/2023 The facts about indemnity and medical defence organisations for IMGs Preview Article The facts about indemnity and medical defence organisations for IMGs Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Understanding what indemnity is and why you need to join a medical defence organisation (MDO) as a doctor in the UK. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... IMG
IMG Articles and features 02/03/2023 How Medical Protection membership can help protect your career as an IMG Preview Article How Medical Protection membership can help protect your career as an IMG Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview For the International Medical Graduate (IMG) new to the UK, here are just some of the reasons why a Medical Protection membership trusted by nearly 100,000 doctors. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... IMG
IMG Articles and features 02/03/2023 Where NHS indemnity won’t protect you as an IMG Preview Article Where NHS indemnity won’t protect you as an IMG Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview What is NHS indemnity and why you need further protection as a working practitioner in the UK. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... IMG
IMG Articles and features 02/03/2023 Why doctors need to join an MDO when they practise in the UK Preview Article Why doctors need to join an MDO when they practise in the UK Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Managing risk will be an everyday part of your job as a doctor. With a medical defence organisation at their side, doctors make sure they are not alone when something goes wrong. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... IMG
IMG Articles and features 02/03/2023 An overview of NHS indemnity for IMGs Preview Article An overview of NHS indemnity for IMGs Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Medical Protection takes you through what NHS indemnity covers for hospital doctors and those in general practice. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... IMG
IMG Articles and features 23/02/2023 A guide to job hunting in the UK Preview Article A guide to job hunting in the UK Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview As an International Medical Graduate (IMG), it can be tricky to navigate the working world in a new country. Here are a few top tips for searching for a job in the NHS. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... IMG
IMG Articles and features 23/02/2023 Visiting the UK for your PLAB 2 test Preview Article Visiting the UK for your PLAB 2 test Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Medical Protection in collaboration with Arora Medical Education explains the PLAB 2 test, which must be taken in order to register to practise medicine in the UK. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... IMG
IMG Articles and features 23/02/2023 A checklist for your first week as an IMG in the NHS Preview Article A checklist for your first week as an IMG in the NHS Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Check out this checklist to help you make the most of your first week working in the NHS. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... IMG
IMG Articles and features 22/02/2023 Six steps to UK medical practice for IMGs Preview Article Six steps to UK medical practice for IMGs Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview If you’re a medical student, graduate or doctor looking to work in the UK, you’ll first need to meet the criteria required to register with the General Medical Council (GMC). Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... IMG
IMG Articles and features 22/02/2023 Support and resources to help IMGs moving to the UK Preview Article Support and resources to help IMGs moving to the UK Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Medical Protection provides a list of resources to help International Medical Graduates (IMG) make their move to the UK. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... NHS IMG
NHS Acq case studies 15/02/2023 Case study: Providing a formal report to the coroner Preview Article Case study: Providing a formal report to the coroner Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview When Dr Mark Brushford*, an NHS consultant psychiatrist from Birmingham, was asked to provide a formal report to the Coroner, Medical Protection stepped in to support him. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Inquests IP
NHS Acq case studies 15/02/2023 Case study: A request for advice after doctors encounter a road traff... Preview Article Case study: A request for advice after doctors encounter a road traffic accident Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Retired consultant Dr Gibbons* and his registrar daughter Dr Brinkley* contact Medical Protection when they receive a request from the Coroner for statements. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Competence Capacity Professionalism
NHS Acq case studies 15/02/2023 Case study: Responding to a complaint from a patient Preview Article Case study: Responding to a complaint from a patient Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Consultant renal physician Dr Georgia Salisbury* is asked to make a statement when a patient’s care is questioned – she calls Medical Protection for help Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Complaints
NHS Acq case studies 15/02/2023 Case study: Medical Protection represents a consultant during a GMC a... Preview Article Case study: Medical Protection represents a consultant during a GMC and criminal investigation Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview In the absence of representation from the Trust, Dr Benson*, a consultant physician, contacted Medical Protection for support at a GMC investigation. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Wellbeing adverse outcomes Fitness to Practise Investigations GMC Professionalism
NHS Acq case studies 15/02/2023 Case study: When social media and the press question your skills or c... Preview Article Case study: When social media and the press question your skills or conduct Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Mr Ben Wozniak* calls on Medical Protection after social media posts criticise his abilities ahead of an inquest. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Social media Ethics Communication Professionalism Wellbeing
NHS Acq case studies 15/02/2023 Case study: Medical Protection offers advice and support when hospita... Preview Article Case study: Medical Protection offers advice and support when hospital shortages occur Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview NHS consultant Dr Bryony Shah* requests our advice on dealing with a hospital bed shortage during an NHS crisis. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Patient experience Ethics Professionalism patient safety
Press release 27/01/2023 MPS response response to the Welsh Government Duty of Candour proposa... Preview Article MPS response response to the Welsh Government Duty of Candour proposals - Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
Press release 02/12/2022 MPS supports national campaign to raise awareness of fatigue amongst... Preview Article MPS supports national campaign to raise awareness of fatigue amongst healthcare staff Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview MPS supports national campaign to raise awareness of fatigue amongst healthcare staff. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 01/12/2022 Calls for women to join medical expert witness pool as data reveals 8... Preview Article Calls for women to join medical expert witness pool as data reveals 86% of GMC experts are men Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Calls for women to join medical expert witness pool as data reveals 86% of GMC experts are men. Read more Article contains Text