News and updates 15/01/2026 GMC’s continuing progress on discrimination is positive, but uneven,... Preview Article GMC’s continuing progress on discrimination is positive, but uneven, says Medical Protection Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
News and updates 14/01/2026 Urgent need for greater public awareness of the risks of surgical tou... Preview Article Urgent need for greater public awareness of the risks of surgical tourism, says Medical Protection Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Read more Article contains Text
News and updates 09/01/2026 Catherine Rutland joins MPS Council Preview Article Catherine Rutland joins MPS Council Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Medical Protection Society (MPS) – the world’s leading protection organisation for doctors, dentists and healthcare professionals – has announced the appointment of Catherine Rutland to its Council. Read more Article contains Text
News and updates 06/01/2026 One year on: The Code of Practice and what it means for our members Preview Article One year on: The Code of Practice and what it means for our members Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview The Code of Practice for medical defence organisations was launched one year ago. Our team reflects on its impact over the last 12 months. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Code of Practice
Articles and features 15/12/2025 Should I sign my patient's 'fitness to participate' form? Preview Article Should I sign my patient's 'fitness to participate' form? Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview GPs may be unsure about declaring patients fit to take part in physical events. Medical Protection provides advice on this common query. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Competence
Articles and features 03/12/2025 Surviving Medical School: Social media Preview Article Surviving Medical School: Social media Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Essential advice about protecting yourself online. The article looks into cases and GMC guidance around online activity and social media, with key things you need to know as a medical student and junior doctor. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Professionalism Social media Communication
Articles and features 14/11/2025 Case study: Ethical challenges in resource-limited healthcare Preview Article Case study: Ethical challenges in resource-limited healthcare Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Anju arranged a clinical elective in a remote, resource-limited healthcare facility in a third-world country where state-funded healthcare was very limited. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Medicine student Career planning
Articles and features 14/11/2025 Case study: Practising beyond competence on elective Preview Article Case study: Practising beyond competence on elective Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview James was a final-year medical student who had arranged a clinical elective in Cambodia. He had secured the placement through his uncle, who was an intensive care doctor working in the area. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Medicine student Career planning