An application for assisted suicide
Time to read article: 5 mins
GP Dr T requests advice when his patient asks for their medical records. By Ibrar Mahmood, Case Manager at Medical Protection.
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Leading organisations in medical defence and healthcare electives join forces
Time to read article: 3 mins
IMG Articles and features
18/11/2022
How to find your first NHS job as an IMG
How to find your first NHS job as an IMG
Time to read article: 3 mins
If you are looking for your first job as an IMG doctor in the UK, Dr Kimberley Tan from The Savvy IMG has some tips to help you succeed.
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Fatal outcome after chest drain error
Time to read article: 2 mins
Mrs A, was admitted for a triple coronary artery bypass graft operation for her NSTEMI. She had a past medical history of thoracic (T9-T10) spinal fusion for fractures secondary to a viral illness more than 20 years ago.
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Consultation response to the Welsh Government proposals on mandatory reporting
Time to read article: 7 mins
MPS response to the Welsh government consultation on proposals for primary legislation in mandatory reporting
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Articles and features
07/11/2022
Ask the expert: online patient records
Ask the expert: online patient records
Time to read article: 5 mins
From summer 2022 GP patients in England have been able to have fuller access to their records through the NHS App. Sarah Baggot, Case Manager at Medical Protection, outlines the process and provides practical advice.
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Articles and features
07/11/2022
Parental disagreements over a child patient
Parental disagreements over a child patient
Time to read article: 7 mins
What happens when separated parents ask for medical information about their child? Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at this common query to our advice line.
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Articles and features
07/11/2022
Hidden devices – tackling the issue of recordings
Hidden devices – tackling the issue of recordings
Time to read article: 6 mins
Julie Baylis, Case Manager at Medical Protection, looks at a dilemma which is becoming an increasingly pressing concern for clinicians in the ever-evolving digital era.
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Challenging patients – what options are available?
Time to read article: 4 mins
Dr Emma Davies, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, offers some tips on managing challenging situations with patients.
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