Articles and features
02/08/2021
Limitations of membership
Limitations of membership
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We carefully consider each request for assistance, but there are some circumstances in which we are unlikely to help. View examples of where we are unlikely to provide assistance.
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Articles and features
02/08/2021
Vicarious liability / extended liability
Vicarious liability / extended liability
Important information for members regarding claims arising from your vicarious liability / extended liability.
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MPS statement on the GMC national training survey 2021
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Dr Rob Hendry, Medical Director at Medical Protection, comments on the GMC national training survey 2021, which has highlighted an increase in burnout among doctors in training.
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Consultation response to the draft Clinical Negligence and Practice Directions
Time to read article: 2 mins
MPS has response to the Office of the Lord Chief Justice Consultation on
Draft Clinical Negligence Protocol and Practice Directions. Read the summary and full response here.
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Consultation response to the DHSC consultation on regulating healthcare professionals
Time to read article: 32 mins
MPS response to the Department of Health and Social Care consultation on Regulating healthcare professionals, protecting the public.
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75% of GP surgeries have suffered verbal abuse during vaccination programme
Time to read article: 5 mins
3 in 4 GPs and other practice staff involved with the Covid-19 vaccination programme say they have experienced verbal abuse from patients who have been unhappy about issues such as eligibility, prioritisation, and safety - according to a survey by Medical Protection.
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Investigating doctors with health concerns under ‘lack of competence’ grounds could exacerbate health issues
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If fitness to practise concerns which relate to a doctor’s health are investigated under ‘lack of competence’ grounds, it could carry unintended consequences for the doctor involved, according to Medical Protection.
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Cauda equina claim goes to trial
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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.
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Missed diagnosis during colonoscopy
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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.
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