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We are the world’s leading provider of professional protection for doctors and healthcare providers.

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Our specialist litigation team was recognised last week by the British Legal Awards for its unparalleled clinical negligence expertise and proactive, member-focused approach. www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
December 3, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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🎉Congratulations to our remarkable litigation team that scooped the in-house legal team of the year award at the British Legal Awards 2025! www.medicalprotection.org/uk/articles/...
December 2, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Our thoughts are with our members and all people in Hong Kong impacted by the tragic fire at Wang Fuk Court.

Medical Protection has provided information on how we can support your practice during this time and safeguard your wellbeing. Find out more: www.medicalprotection.org/hongkong/gui...
December 2, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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🇬🇧 At a time when the Government faces immense pressure to raise revenue & rein in spending, it is disappointing that it did not as part of the #Budget provide an update on its review into the spiralling cost of #NHS clinical negligence claims.

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November 26, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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The GMC is right to raise concerns over the increasing number of #IMGs leaving the UK, this is a worrying development. All #doctors, regardless of where they qualified, make a significant contribution to the #NHS and should feel valued.

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November 21, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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🇬🇧 🩺 The use, misuse and abuse of weight loss jabs by people with eating disorders can present complex challenges for GPs and patient safety risks.

Dr Sophie Haroon offers guidance in @gponline.bsky.social
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Medico-legal: Misuse and abuse of weight loss injections
The misuse of weight loss jabs by people with eating disorders has been recognised as an issue, and can present complex challenges for GPs. Dr Sophie Haroon from Medical Protection explains how guidan...
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November 19, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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A comprehensive and timely NHS induction is important for all doctors – particularly those who trained overseas.
Our Medicolegal Consultant, Dr Emma Green, discusses a case in @medscape.com: www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
Timely NHS Inductions Are Vital for IMGs
A case involving an international medical graduate highlights why timely inductions are essential for patient safety and professional support.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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We couldn’t be more pleased to welcome Dr Pallavi Bradshaw back to MPS as Medical Director, following Dr Rob Hendry’s recent promotion to Chief Member Officer.

We look forward to her joining us in the new year.

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October 30, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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Our thoughts are with everyone affected by Hurricane Melissa across Jamaica and the wider Caribbean. We especially acknowledge the incredible resilience of healthcare professionals.

Members can request protection for humanitarian work.

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October 29, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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🇮🇪 Menopause is no longer the exclusive domain of gynaecologists.
Dr Mary McCaffrey discusses why clinicians should be aware of the impact of hormonal changes during menopause and perimenopause on all systems in the body.
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Understanding menopause is every doctor’s business - Medical Independent
The hormonal changes that occur in perimenopause and menopause impact all systems in women, writes Dr Mary McCaffrey...
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October 23, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Dr Lucy Hanington, our Medicolegal Consultant, explores the unique challenges doctors face when ill, from self-doubt and stigma to navigating GMC guidelines and workplace pressures.

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Being a Patient Is Harder When You’re a Doctor
Doctors face unique challenges when they become patients, from stigma and self-doubt to navigating GMC rules and workplace pressures.
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October 23, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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When used carefully, social media can be a powerful tool for doctors to advocate for important causes, use their voices positively, and engage with the public.

Errors in judgment, however, can be costly, writes Sabira Hughes @medicalprotection.bsky.social

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October 22, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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🇮🇪 Clinical negligence claims carry a high human and financial cost for everyone involved and we are pleased to see the government committing to imminent action to improve processes for patients and health professionals.

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October 20, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Today’s NAO’s report, showing the Government’s liability for clinical negligence claims has reached £60bn, highlights the immediate need to tackle disproportionate legal fees combined with a wider strategy to tackle the cost of clinical negligence.
October 17, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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This #SASWeek25 get a preview of our webinar on 6 November with Karen Ellison, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection. Karen will share her views on supporting SAS doctors plus her personal insight.

Register here 👉 medicalprotection-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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October 8, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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The NHS 10-Year Plan includes a commitment to support SAS doctors in their career development, but meaningful change requires action.

As we celebrate #SASWeek25 Dr Karen Ellison explains how the SAS Six framework can help make this commitment a reality

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October 7, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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🇮🇪 Medical Protection’s annual conference mentioned in the @irishexaminer.bsky.social over the weekend, with the Government urged to introduce pre-action protocols without further delay
Thank you @griffinniamh.bsky.social for highlighting this important issue

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Conference calls for urgency on reform of 'painfully slow' medical negligence process
Data shows patients taking a claim face just over four years on average before resolution. In Britain the average is 913 days
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October 6, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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At today’s Medical Protection annual conference, Dr Rob Hendry our Chief Member Officer & Medical Director, urged the Government to implement pre-action protocols

10-years on from legislation, patients & doctors still face one of the slowest & most costly claims processes in the world
October 4, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Dealing with your first patient death as a GP can be challenging. Medicolegal Consultant Dr James Melia answers some key questions you may have in @gponline.bsky.social

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Dealing with your first death as a GP
Dealing with your first death as a GP can be challenging. Dr James Melia from Medical Protection explains the key issues you need to consider.
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September 30, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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Dr Ben White, our Cases Team Lead, explains why removing the 'health' category in @gmcuk.bsky.social probes could signal a backwards step in medical regulation – in @medscape.com

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Illness, Not Misconduct: Keep Health Category in GMC Probes
Removing "health" as a category in GMC investigations risks stigmatising unwell doctors, deterring support, and undermining patient safety.
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September 17, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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This is why we are calling on the government to retain 'health' as a distinct category under which the GMC can investigate doctors who are struggling👇. Thank you to the 31 organisations standing with us on this issue.

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September 17, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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Over 30 other organisations have co-signed our letter calling on the government to retain the GMC’s ability to investigate #doctors with health concerns, under a distinct 'health' route. We are proud to stand together on this important issue

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September 17, 2025 at 6:54 AM
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🇬🇧 Sinead Lay, Case Manager, explains how practices can manage negative online reviews effectively and ensure patient confidentiality is protected - in Management in Practice.

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Managing negative online patient reviews - dos and don'ts for practices
Should practices respond or ignore patient reviews that are unfavourable? Medicolegal expert Sinead Lay advises the best action to take
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September 1, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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#GenerativeAI in #medicine – the pros and cons.

Interesting piece by Medicolegal Consultants Dr Sara Jamieson and Dr Lucy Hanington in ‪@medscape.com

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The Hidden Hazards of Generative AI in Medicine
Artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare, but doctors must balance its benefits with the risks, responsibilities, and legal safeguards.
www.medscape.com
August 15, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Undertaking extra work through #NHS waiting list initiatives, can often be seen as a good way of taking a first step into #privatepractice.

Dr Sarah Townley, discusses the key things to consider in @healthcaretoday.bsky.social

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Treating NHS patients in private practice: What do I need to consider?
Working for private providers that have been commissioned to provide services to NHS patients, or undertaking extra work through NHS waiting list initiatives can often be seen as a good way of taking ...
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August 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM