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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 15/04/2025

Government measures to tackle abuse against healthcare workers welcomed

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Government measures to tackle abuse against healthcare workers welcomed

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The Health Secretary has announced steps to help protect NHS staff from abuse. These include new measures to encourage staff to report incidents to help ensure information is collected at national level. Commenting, Professor Dame Jane Dacre, Medical Protection President

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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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Learning from cases 14/05/2025

Laser vision surgery case study

Laser vision surgery case study

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A 30-year-old with myopia went to an optician to discuss laser vision surgery. She was seen by an optometrist, examined and advised treatment with LASIK. Her surgery was arranged for four weeks’ time.

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Learning from cases 14/05/2025

Learning from cases: Ophthalmology

Learning from cases: Ophthalmology

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This guide highlights some common ophthalmology medicolegal cases, particularly in laser vision and cataract surgeries, often involving consent and outcome issues. It also focuses on improving communication and documentation to help develop risk management.

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Learning from cases 13/05/2025

Learning from cases: Anaesthesia

Learning from cases: Anaesthesia

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This guide focuses on anaesthesia-related medicolegal cases. It looks at claims and causes, including COVID-19's impact, common themes, and risk management for UK-based anaesthetists.

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