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Guidance, advice, and defence – all the protection you need under one roof

Medical indemnity safeguards doctors and healthcare professionals against the repercussions of medical malpractice claims and cases such as GMC investigations, allowing you to focus on delivering optimal patient care knowing your career, reputation, and finances are in safe hands.

Medical Protection membership provides access to medical indemnity, invaluable medicolegal advice and assistance supporting you through complex legal and ethical challenges. With our team of experts by your side, membership means you can practise with confidence, knowing whatever challenges you may face, we’re by your side and ready in your corner.

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Press release 29/01/2025

Medical Protection supports Government’s proposal to regulate NHS man...

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Medical Protection supports Government’s proposal to regulate NHS managers

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Introducing a mandatory register of NHS managers could significantly improve management practices and help address issues raised in recent scandals, according to Medical Protection.

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Press release 22/01/2025

MPS welcomes insights on exclusion from duties during Trust disciplin...

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MPS welcomes insights on exclusion from duties during Trust disciplinaries

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Medical Protection comments on the Insights Paper from NHSR’s Practitioner Performance Advice service on exclusion trends during NHS Trust disciplinary investigations in England.

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Press release 28/11/2024

General Medical Council's workforce report 2024

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General Medical Council's workforce report 2024

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Medical Protection comments on the General Medical Council’s ‘The state of medical education and practice in the UK: workforce report 2024’

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Press release 26/11/2024

NHS healthcare managers need to be held to account

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NHS healthcare managers need to be held to account

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Dr Rob Hendry, Medical Director at Medical Protection commenting on the Government consultation exploring ways to ensure NHS Healthcare Managers can be held to account

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Articles and features 29/01/2025

Taking on private practice work - what you need to know

Taking on private practice work - what you need to know

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Dr Katy Miller and Dr Sarah Hull, Medicolegal Consultants at Medical Protection, answer some common questions about the key administration responsibilities you need to undertake in order to fulfil private work.

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Articles and features 29/01/2025

Complaints and complications in the private sector

Complaints and complications in the private sector

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Any doctor can face difficulties during their career, no matter how competent or meticulous they are. If you do face a complaint or complication, all is not lost – Dr Clare Stapleton, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, talks through the steps you can take to protect yourself.

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Articles and features 29/01/2025

Introducing a new technique into private practice

Introducing a new technique into private practice

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Dr Clare Stapleton, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, outlines what you need to consider when proposing and implementing a new technique or method to enhance your daily clinical practice.

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Articles and features 29/01/2025

Ten lessons from private practice

Ten lessons from private practice

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Dr Sophie Haroon, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, reflects on some learning points from managing cases involving private practice.

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