John Tiernan, Executive Director of Member Engagement at MPS will retire in July 2016, after 23 years’ supporting doctors and dentists in dentolegal and medicolegal issues.

Following the launch of the Parliamentary Health Service Ombudsman’s (PHSO) report titled General practice complaint handling across England: a thematic review, which was released today in collaboration with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), NHS England and Health Watch, Medical Protection reminds members of its position on apologies.

Medical Protection responds to Department of Health’s plans to ‘end the cover-up culture in the NHS’

Medical Protection has made changes to how it sets GP subscriptions to reflect current and emerging primary care delivery across the UK. New definitions of work patterns have been introduced, in a move that Medical Protection hopes will help members who wish to work extended hours.

MPS response to the House of Commons Health Select Committee Inquiry into Primary Care.

MPS has responded to the Department of Justice’s review of the level of statutory bereavement damages in Northern Ireland.

MPS has responded to draft guidance for medical students and medical schools on professional values and fitness to practise.

A Medical Protection survey of over 300 male members shows that a third (30%) have experienced depression throughout their medical career, while one in 10 (13%) have had suicidal feelings.

In response to the joint BMJ and The Times investigation - General practice commissioning: in whose interests?

MPS has responded to the CQC’s consultation on how it inspects and regulates independent doctor services. While agreeing in principle to some elements of the CQC’s proposals, MPS does have significant concerns about the risks involved with adopting a one-size fits all approach to the regulation of all independent services.

Medical Protection is urging doctors to be aware of their professional obligations relating to reporting and treating victims of female genital mutilation (FGM).

MPS have responded to the Home Office consultation on statutory multi-agency guidance on Female Genital Mutilation.

Common situations where doctors seek advice from Medical Protection include requests for medical records by the police or social services, concerns raised by family or friends and being asked to provide a report on injuries.

The generic professional capabilities dealt with in the ten domains of this framework are all important. In our response, MPS particularly noted the reference to ‘emotional resilience’ in Domain 1 of the proposed framework. Emotional resilience is a valuable attribute for any doctor.

MPS has responded to the GMC’s proposals to change the information published and disclosed about a doctor’s fitness to practise. While MPS is supportive of a number of the proposed changes, we are concerned that the balance between the public interest and the individual interest of the doctor, is not being fully achieved.

MPS, the world’s leading protection organisation for doctors, dentists and healthcare professionals, has appointed Dr Pardeep Sandhu as the new Professional Services Executive Director.

MPS has provided feedback to the Healthcare Inspectorate of Wales on its strategic plan for the next three years (2015-18).

In response to the Professional Standards Agency’s report on ‘Rethinking regulation’, Dr Pallavi Bradshaw, Senior Medicolegal Adviser at MPS said:

MPS has responded to the General Medical Council's consultation concerning guidance for all doctors who offer cosmetic interventions.

MPS has responded to the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) consultation, which outlines the proposal of a full performance review of health and care regulators.

NHS LA triennial report: Action needed to drive down cost of clinical negligence, says MPS In response to the Department of Health’s triennial review of the NHS Litigation Authority (NHSLA), the Medical Protection Society (MPS) is pleased that the cost of clinical negligence is recognised as an issue but wants to see a debate on the merits of a limit on future earnings and future care costs

In response to the NHS LA’s estimates that £28.3bn will be needed to cover known and future claims for clinical negligence for past patient care – up by 10% on last year – the Medical Protection Society (MPS) urges the government to prioritise reform of the legal system.

A Medical Protection survey of more than 600 UK members reveals that 85% have experienced mental health issues, with common issues being stress (75%), anxiety (49%) and low self-esteem (36%).

Responding to the Department of Health’s announcement that it plans to cap excessive legal fees for clinical negligence claims, Emma Hallinan, Director of Claims and Litigation, Medical Protection Society said...