Case report 25/08/2021 Telemedicine and thigh pain – a cautionary tale Preview Article Telemedicine and thigh pain – a cautionary tale Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Sinead Lay, Case Manager at Medical Protection, looks at the potential pitfalls of telemedicine Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Teleconsultation COVID-19 Telemedicine
Articles and features 30/06/2021 Whose responsibility is it anyway? Preview Article Whose responsibility is it anyway? Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview The nature of teamworking in theatre can make it difficult to identify liabilities in the event of a claim. Dr Emma Green, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at some of the common causes of claims in this area and what can make them complicated Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Claims
Case report 09/06/2021 Cauda equina claim goes to trial Preview Article Cauda equina claim goes to trial Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview A claim against GP Dr F is taken to trial by Medical Protection. Find out how our expert litigation team fought for Dr F by building a robust defence. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Orthopaedics Neurology & Neurosurgery GP Emergency Medicine
Case report 08/06/2021 Missed diagnosis during colonoscopy Preview Article Missed diagnosis during colonoscopy Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview GP Dr D and consultant gastroenterologist Dr B face a claim after an abandoned colonoscopy fails to pick up the required diagnosis. Medical Protection handles the case. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Gastroenterology Diagnosis Medical Records Record keeping GP Investigations
Case report 08/06/2021 Continuity of care Preview Article Continuity of care Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Handover problems are at the centre of this claim against urological surgeons and a hospital. Find out how we assisted our members in the case. Read more Article contains Text
Case report 08/06/2021 Good records in a worst-case scenario Preview Article Good records in a worst-case scenario Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview A claim against a hospital and consultant psychiatrist goes to trial, after a patient commits suicide. Medical Protection also provides assistance with the inquest and hospital inquiry. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Emergency Medicine GP Psychiatry Record keeping
Case report 08/06/2021 When family opinions matter Preview Article When family opinions matter Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Suboptimal emergency care for a 13-year-old boy leads to a clinical negligence claim. How could this have been avoided if the doctor had listened to the boy’s mother? Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Junior Doctor Consultations Specialty Training Emergency Medicine Orthopaedics
Articles and features 08/06/2021 Prescribing for a friend: a doctor’s story Preview Article Prescribing for a friend: a doctor’s story Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... GMC Prescribing
Case report 07/06/2021 Pregnancy while taking isotretinoin Preview Article Pregnancy while taking isotretinoin Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview A patient asks GP Dr C to keep her pregnancy secret from her dermatologist. What are Dr C’s obligations to disclose this information? She contacts Medical Protection for advice. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Dermatology Consent GP Prescribing Confidentiality
Articles and features 04/06/2021 Remote handovers with colleagues: reducing the risks Preview Article Remote handovers with colleagues: reducing the risks Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview Dr Sarah Coope, Senior Medical Educator at Medical Protection, looks at the gaps in information, misunderstandings and assumptions that can increase the risk of errors, conflict and complaints Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Assessments Conflict management Complaints Communication
Articles and features 04/06/2021 Complaints and COVID-19 Preview Article Complaints and COVID-19 Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Dr Emma Davies, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic has driven an increase in patient complaints Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Complaints GMC COVID-19 Teleconsultation Patient experience Telemedicine
Case report 13/05/2021 Alleged failure to complete a baby check Preview Article Alleged failure to complete a baby check Time to read article: 7 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Diagnosis GP Orthopaedics Paediatrics
Articles and features 19/04/2021 A spoonful of sugar…understanding medication errors Preview Article A spoonful of sugar…understanding medication errors Time to read article: 9 mins Close Preview As the GMC updates its prescribing guidance, Dr Sophie Haroon, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at some common causes of claims and provides advice on avoiding the pitfalls Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Prescribing GMC
Articles and features 08/02/2021 Why do patients complain? Preview Article Why do patients complain? Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Patients can make a complaint about any aspect of the medical care they receive. Find out about some common reasons for patient complaints. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Complaints Medicine student
Articles and features 05/02/2021 The Six C's: Common risks for new doctors (and how to avoid them) Preview Article The Six C's: Common risks for new doctors (and how to avoid them) Time to read article: 10 mins Close Preview Clinical records, consent, confidentiality, communication, competence, and prescribing - what medical students and junior doctors need to know about these common medicolegal risk areas and how to avoid them. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record keeping Prescribing Consent Confidentiality Communication Competence
Articles and features 21/01/2021 Surviving Medical School: Fitness to practise panels Preview Article Surviving Medical School: Fitness to practise panels Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Hopefully it will never happen to you, but it’s good to know what to expect if you ever need to appear before a fitness to practise panel. Here we explain why they happen, how to prepare, and the possible consequences for your medical career. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism GMC Complaints
Articles and features 21/01/2021 Surviving Medical School: Taking care of yourself Preview Article Surviving Medical School: Taking care of yourself Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Tips on how to manage your physical and mental health at medical school and beyond. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Stress burnout Career planning
Articles and features 19/01/2021 Data breaches – are you covered? Preview Article Data breaches – are you covered? Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Data breaches are a common cause of claims but the indemnity issues surrounding them can be complex. Dr Dawn McGuire, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at a case and explains more. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Claims Data Protection
Articles and features 01/12/2020 Providing care to patients who are abroad Preview Article Providing care to patients who are abroad Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview It is not uncommon for patients to contact their GP while they are abroad. Here we consider the medicolegal issues involved in this scenario. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Listen Communication Patients
Articles and features 19/11/2020 Shielding and travel-related quarantine Preview Article Shielding and travel-related quarantine Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview With rules on quarantine and shielding subject to change at short notice, it is vital that employers keep up to date with latest guidance. But how is this interpreted in employment law? HR experts Croner Consulting take a closer look. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Human resources
Articles and features 19/11/2020 Managing employees who are reluctant to return to work Preview Article Managing employees who are reluctant to return to work Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Returning to work after the COVID-19 lockdown eases may cause understandable anxiety for many healthcare practitioners. HR experts Croner Consulting provide guidance on managing this difficult transition. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Human resources
Articles and features 19/11/2020 Storing images in medical records Preview Article Storing images in medical records Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview The receipt and storage of images of patients is currently a common source of queries from our members, largely due to the increased use of remote consultations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ayisha Hooper, Case Manager at Medical Protection, reviews the relevant guidance. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Data Protection Confidentiality Record keeping Consent
Case report 13/11/2020 Alleged failure to investigate chest pain Preview Article Alleged failure to investigate chest pain Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview A GP faces a clinical negligence claim on the grounds of failure to undertake cardiac-related investigations. This case report looks at how MPS successfully sought mediation as an alternative form of dispute resolution, avoiding formal court proceedings. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Casebook General practice Investigations Record keeping Claims
Case report 13/11/2020 Managing unwelcome attention from a patient Preview Article Managing unwelcome attention from a patient Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview A GP seeks advice on maintaining professional boundaries when a patient shows signs of emotional attachment. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Conflict management Social media Casebook Communication Professionalism General practice