19/02/2016 Advocating your concerns in Parliament Preview Article Advocating your concerns in Parliament Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Medical Protection is committed to speaking up for members and raising concerns at the highest level. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... GP locum Issues & conflict management General practice
19/02/2016 How to survive the night shift Preview Article How to survive the night shift Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Working nights is a great learning opportunity for new doctors to cover unfamiliar specialties, have increased clinical responsibility and deal with acutely ill patients for the first time. But, a lack of sleep can strongly impair human functioning. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine Professionalism
19/02/2016 Learning on the job: my top tips Preview Article Learning on the job: my top tips Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Dr Charles Brantly shares his advice from learning on the job. He was an F1 in ICU at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Career planning Professionalism Generic Medicine
19/02/2016 How to get published Preview Article How to get published Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview You’ve lived on a diet of scientific facts since you first decided to go to medical school, and you thought your creative writing days were over when you wrote your last essay for GCSE English. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Career planning Professionalism
Workshop Mastering adverse outcomes Preview Article Location: Various (Read more for further details) Close Preview Mastering adverse outcomes This workshop will give you the skills to successfully communicate with your patients should they suffer an adverse outcome during their care. Gain effective strategies and enhanced skills to help you respond, with an introduction to the ethical, legal and regulatory obligations that you would face following an adverse outcome. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Training & cpd Scotland Wales Northern Ireland GP locum Generic Medicine
Workshop Mastering professional interactions Preview Article Location: Various (Read more for further details) Close Preview Mastering professional interactions This workshop offers professional insights and key communication skills for when patient care passes between doctors. It is designed to help you improve the safety of care that you and your colleagues collectively provide. By highlighting the danger of assumption, and the need for communication, it can also help you reduce your risk of complaints or claims. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Northern Ireland Wales GP locum Listen Training & cpd England
28/01/2016 Mastering Difficult Interactions with Patients – Team Preview Article Mastering Difficult Interactions with Patients – Team Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Doctors who received training to improve their communication skills report a significantly lower rate of difficult interactions. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine England GP locum Wales Northern Ireland Training & cpd
27/01/2016 Mastering Shared Decision Making – Team Preview Article Mastering Shared Decision Making – Team Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Patient dissatisfaction with the decision making process about their treatment options can increase the risk of complaints or claims against a doctor. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Northern Ireland GP locum Generic Medicine Wales Decision Making Scotland
Workshop Mastering Shared Decision Making Preview Article Location: Various (Read more for further details) Close Preview Mastering Shared Decision Making When a patient is dissatisfied with the decision-making process surrounding their treatment, the risk of a complaint or claim can increase drastically. This workshop provides expert insights into conducting conversations with your patients. It will help you provide the advice they need to reach healthcare decisions that are right for them. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Wales Decision Making Generic Medicine Scotland GP locum Training & cpd
Factsheet 09/01/2016 Raising concerns and whistleblowing - Northern Ireland Preview Article Raising concerns and whistleblowing - Northern Ireland Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview One of the most difficult situations faced by any clinician is when you are concerned that a colleague’s behaviour, health or professional performance may be placing patients at risk. This factsheet outlines your duty to raise concerns when patients may be at risk of harm. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine Ethics Complaints Contracts Northern Ireland
05/01/2016 Top ten tips for record keeping Preview Article Top ten tips for record keeping Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Good medical records – whether electronic or handwritten – are essential for the continuity of care of your patients. The notes will also form the basis of the hospital’s defence should there be any future litigation against your hospital. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Record keeping Generic Medicine Career planning
05/01/2016 Burnt out – how can we support our mental health? Preview Article Burnt out – how can we support our mental health? Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview The foundation years can be a shock to the system – being aware of the challenges can help to identify, and prevent, burnout, says Professor Jim Lucey. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Competence Generic Medicine
05/01/2016 Trust your gut Preview Article Trust your gut Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Dr Conor Kenny shares his experience of trusting his gut instinct during Accident and Emergency rotation as an F2. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism New Doctor Generic Medicine
02/12/2015 Top ten tips…for professionalism Preview Article Top ten tips…for professionalism Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Conducting yourself in a professional manner is essential for a doctor. Dr John Jolly, Head of Member Risk Education at Medical Protection, shares his tips for maintaining a professional demeanour and avoiding unprofessional behaviours. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine Professionalism Career planning
Case report 09/11/2015 Childhood brain cancer Preview Article Childhood brain cancer Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview At presentation, Peter was 14 years old and had presented with migraines since the age of 8. He was taking Pizotifen and his headaches were well controlled. Over the past four weeks he had started getting headaches again. They were in a similar location to his migraines, but were different in nature – he couldn’t put his finger on exactly how. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... GP locum Paediatrics Complaints Managing clinical risk Diagnosis Neurology & Neurosurgery
Factsheet 05/11/2015 Clinical negligence claims – what to expect - England Preview Article Clinical negligence claims – what to expect - England Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview A clinical negligence claim is a demand for financial compensation for alleged harm caused by substandard clinical care. Common reasons for claims include failure or delay in diagnosis, or incorrect treatment. In fact, many claims arise out of poor communication. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Negligence Generic Medicine Managing clinical risk England
05/11/2015 Top ten tips to communicate effectively with colleagues Preview Article Top ten tips to communicate effectively with colleagues Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Good doctors are good communicators. Professor Allan Gaw, from the National Institute of Health Research, shares his top tips to help you improve your communication skills Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine Career planning
05/11/2015 Ask the expert – DNACPR orders and communication Preview Article Ask the expert – DNACPR orders and communication Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Recently a patient with terminal pancreatic cancer presented acutely with bowel obstruction and was admitted to hospital under our team. We discussed DNACPR with the patient, and he was in agreement that this would be appropriate to have in place. The following day, however, his wife was very unhappy this had not been discussed with her, and she asked to have the DNACPR order removed. To what extent are we as clinicians obliged to discuss a DNACPR decision with relatives, having already discussed this with the patient? Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Cardiology & Vascular Medicine Career planning
27/10/2015 Ask the expert – requests for medical records by police Preview Article Ask the expert – requests for medical records by police Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview A common dilemma on the advice line is requests for medical records by the police or social services. Senior Medicolegal Adviser Dr Pallavi Bradshaw shares her advice Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Patients Issues & conflict management General practice GP locum Ethics Compliance
Factsheet 21/10/2015 Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) - England Preview Article Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) - England Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) has been a criminal offence in the UK since 1985 and the legislation was re-enacted in the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003. Five official reports on the subject have been published since November 2013 and MPS has produced this guidance for members. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine Professionalism Managing clinical risk England
Factsheet 21/10/2015 Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) - Scotland Preview Article Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) - Scotland Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) has been a criminal offence in the UK since 1985 and the legislation was re-enacted in the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003. Five official reports on the subject have been published since November 2013 and MPS has produced this guidance for members. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Managing clinical risk Scotland Generic Medicine Professionalism
Factsheet 21/10/2015 Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) - Wales Preview Article Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) - Wales Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) has been a criminal offence in the UK since 1985 and the legislation was re-enacted in the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003. Five official reports on the subject have been published since November 2013 and MPS has produced this guidance for members. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Generic Medicine Confidentiality Use Guidelines Wales Managing clinical risk Professionalism
01/10/2015 Chapter 4: Professionalism - What to do when things go wrong Preview Article Chapter 4: Professionalism - What to do when things go wrong Time to read article: 6 mins Close Preview The overwhelming majority of patients receive safe and effective care. However, when things do go wrong, it can be catastrophic for all involved. Part of being professional is having the knowledge and awareness to deal with such situations effectively. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... CQC compliance Diagnosis Generic Medicine Issues & conflict management Professionalism Ethics
Factsheet 01/10/2015 NHS complaints procedure - Wales Preview Article NHS complaints procedure - Wales Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview New regulations on NHS complaints in Wales came into force on 1 April 2011. The regulations, along with guidance, are designed to make complaints handling open and accountable, fair and proportionate, and patient-focused – with a view to seeking continuous improvement. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Wales Complaints Managing clinical risk Reputation management General Surgery