Articles and features 11/10/2024 Becoming and Being a SAS Doctor in a Senior Leadership Position Preview Article Becoming and Being a SAS Doctor in a Senior Leadership Position Time to read article: 3 mins Close Preview Dr Laura J. Hipple has worked as an Associate Specialist in North Cumbria since 2003, where she is currently also SAS doctor lead and tutor. She is also Vice President for Membership and Workforce at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. As part of SAS Week 2024, Dr Hipple writes about her journey from studying medicine to becoming a SAS doctor in a senior leadership position. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... SAS
Press release 09/10/2024 Doctors advised to be cautious when asked to declare patients’ fit to... Preview Article Doctors advised to be cautious when asked to declare patients’ fit to run marathons Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Doctors advised to be cautious when asked to declare patients’ fit to run marathons Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... ENT Professionalism
Articles and features 09/10/2024 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
News and updates 12/09/2024 Revamp of regulations to certify cause of death Preview Article Revamp of regulations to certify cause of death Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview As the new death certification regulations come into force, Medicolegal Consultant Dr Emma Davies looks at the implications for general practice staff. Read more Article contains Text
News and updates 19/08/2024 Maintaining good care during collective action Preview Article Maintaining good care during collective action Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Medical Protection sets out guidance on factors that members will need to consider regarding GP collective action Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Career planning Generic Medicine Professionalism
Press release 24/07/2024 New Government must turn its hand to rising clinical negligence costs Preview Article New Government must turn its hand to rising clinical negligence costs Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview Dr Rob Hendry, Medical Director at Medical Protection Society (MPS), comments on the NHS Resolution’s annual report and accounts 2023/2024. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 28/06/2024 Too many overseas trained doctors still not getting NHS induction the... Preview Article Too many overseas trained doctors still not getting NHS induction they deserve Time to read article: 8 mins Close Preview 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 Read more Article contains Text
Press release 14/06/2024 MPS Foundation appoints Professor Gozie Offiah as next Chair Preview Article MPS Foundation appoints Professor Gozie Offiah as next Chair Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview The MPS Foundation has announced the appointment of Professor Gozie Offiah as its new Chair. Read more Article contains Text
Press release 10/06/2024 Medical Protection Society goes green Preview Article Medical Protection Society goes green Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview Medical Protection Society has announced significant progress towards achieving net zero emissions in its operations by 2027. Read more Article contains Text