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News and updates 12/09/2024

Revamp of regulations to certify cause of death

Revamp of regulations to certify cause of death

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As the new death certification regulations come into force, Medicolegal Consultant Dr Emma Davies looks at the implications for general practice staff.

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Press release 28/06/2024

Too many overseas trained doctors still not getting NHS induction the...

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Too many overseas trained doctors still not getting NHS induction they deserve

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More needs to be done to improve NHS inductions for international medical graduates, if we want the NHS and patients to continue benefiting from their expertise and contribution, according to Medical Protection

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Press release 10/06/2024

Medical Protection Society goes green

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Medical Protection Society goes green

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Medical Protection Society has announced significant progress towards achieving net zero emissions in its operations by 2027.

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Press release 13/05/2024

Medical Protection calls for accountability, wellbeing and workforce...

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Medical Protection calls for accountability, wellbeing and workforce to be key focus for next UK Government

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Medical Protection has released its Priorities for the Next Government report, calling on the next UK Government to prioritise critical issues currently impacting healthcare professionals and patients.

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Press release 16/04/2024

MPS Foundation funds vital research into health and wellbeing of priv...

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MPS Foundation funds vital research into health and wellbeing of private clinicians

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The MPS Foundation – a global not-for-profit research initiative that invests in research into patient safety and the wellbeing of healthcare professionals and teams – is funding research that will identify and manage work-related risks to mental health and wellbeing specifically for clinicians working in private practice.

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Press release 15/04/2024

MPS: Move to halt new NHS Practitioner Health registrations for secon...

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MPS: Move to halt new NHS Practitioner Health registrations for secondary care staff ‘extremely concerning’

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MPS has issued a response to the statement from NHS Practitioner Health that all new registrations for secondary care staff are to be halted following discussions with NHS England.

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Articles and features 04/04/2024

Supervising physician associates and anaesthesia associates

Supervising physician associates and anaesthesia associates

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Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, answers some of the questions we have been receiving about supervising physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs).

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Press release 28/03/2024

Global research initiative invites grant applications for patient saf...

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Global research initiative invites grant applications for patient safety and wellbeing projects

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The MPS Foundation - a global not-for-profit research initiative that aims to shape the future of patient safety – has opened for applications for its 2024 grant programme.

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Press release 12/03/2024

Medical Protection Society Council appoints Graham Stokes as next Chair

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Medical Protection Society Council appoints Graham Stokes as next Chair

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Medical Protection Society (MPS) – the world’s leading protection organisation for doctors, dentists and healthcare professionals – has announced the appointment of Graham Stokes as its next Chair of Council.

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Articles and features 08/02/2024

The four principles of medical ethics

The four principles of medical ethics

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Medical Protection explores the unique interplay between justice, patient autonomy and the law, as well as outlining the essential four principles of ethics.

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Karen Miller appointed as next Medical Protection Society CEO

Karen Miller appointed as next Medical Protection Society CEO

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Medical Protection Society (MPS) – the world’s leading medical defence organisation which protects and supports the professional interests of more than 300,000 healthcare professionals - has announced the appointment of Karen Miller as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

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Press release 14/12/2023

Medical Protection: PA/AA legislation is blueprint for reform of othe...

Medical Protection: PA/AA legislation is blueprint for reform of other health professions, so we must get this right

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Dr Rob Hendry, Medical Director at Medical Protection, comments on the legislation set out to bring PAs and AAs into regulation.

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Articles and features 24/08/2023

Paediatric mental health and primary care – a problem shared?

Paediatric mental health and primary care – a problem shared?

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Waiting times for paediatric mental health services are longer than ever. Dr Emma Davies, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at the potential impact on primary care.

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Articles and features 24/08/2023

Criminality in consultations

Criminality in consultations

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Medical Protection provides assistance in about 30 cases a year in the UK where doctors are involved in allegations of criminal activity arising from their day-to-day work. Dr Emma Davies, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at why these issues happen and what we can do to assist you.

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Articles and features 24/08/2023

Disclosures to the DVLA

Disclosures to the DVLA

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A common query received by Medical Protection is concern about the ability of a patient to drive safely and whether it would be appropriate to make a disclosure to the relevant authority. Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, looks at the guidance and an example case study.

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Articles and features 24/08/2023

Managing the menopause in primary care

Managing the menopause in primary care

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Recently, awareness of the effects of the menopause and its treatment options have been the subject of media attention. Dr Rachel Birch, Medicolegal Consultant and member of Medical Protection’s Menopause Network, discusses lessons that can be learned from analysis of our case files.

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Articles and features 24/08/2023

Managing stress in the workplace

Managing stress in the workplace

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General practice is under particular pressure from workplace stress and burned-out staff. Here we look at some ways to manage these situations and bring about improvements in wellbeing.

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