Four in five GPs order extra tests or refer more due to fear of being sued
A fear of being sued is leading the vast majority of GPs to practise medicine more defensively, a su...
Viewpoint: Fear of being sued is taking its toll on GPs
An MPS survey has found that GPs are practising more defensively because of a fear of being sued. Dr...
GP dilemma: Should I allow a patient to record their consultation?
Dr Rachel Birch from Medical Protection explains what GPs should do if a patient requests to record ...
Medico-legal: 5 tips to ensure a trouble-free festive period
Dr Beverley Ward from the MDU offers advice on some of the medico-legal issues that may arise over t...
State-backed GP indemnity scheme to be administered by NHS Resolution
The DH has confirmed that NHS Resolution - the organisation that runs the health service's indemnity...
My role as a medico-legal adviser
MDU medico-legal adviser Dr Ellie Mein explains how GPs benefit from the MDU's award-winning medico-...
GP dilemma: Handling a power of attorney request
How should GPs deal with power of attorney requests? Dr Rachel Birch from Medical Protection explain...
Fitness to practise overhaul must not be reduced to a cost-cutting exercise
Government plans to overhaul fitness to practise investigations are a welcome opportunity to create ...
GP dilemma: How can I deal with a patient who is harassing me?
What constitutes harassment and how GPs can resolve a harassment situation involving a patient? Dr E...
How should GPs address concerns about a colleague's performance?
GPs have a duty to act if they believe a colleague's poor performance could compromise patient safet...
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