Category: MPS

GPs and the new Cause of Death certification forms

Dr Emma Davies, medicolegal consultant at Medical Protection, breaks down the new death certification reforms and what they mean for GP locums

GP locums and ‘Fit to Participate’ forms

Requests for fitness to participate statements can put GP locums in a difficult situation and you may feel pressured to complete forms and sign declarations. However, it is important that you only make statements and sign forms that are honest and truthful, and you should always act in the best interests of your patients’ health.

Sessional GPs’ role in parental disagreements

In some cases involving children, a sessional GP will be faced with a scenario involving requests for a child’s medical records from separated parents. Dr Heidi Mounsey, Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, sets out some underlying principles that are usually applicable to most cases.

Referrals: how GP locums can minimise risks

Dr Rachel Birch highlights risks a GP locum can face in the referral process

Remote working from overseas as a GP locum – MPS advice

Dr Sarah Townley, deputy medical director at Medical Protection Society (MPS) advises: 'All GMC registered doctors should be aware of and abide by the GMC Remote Prescribing high level principles if providing services from abroad.'

Fear of investigation affects GP mental health, survey finds

New MPS survey reveals lack of faith in recruitment and training.

Discussing colleagues – advice for GP locums

It is likely that remarks made flippantly about your colleague may carry more weight in the eyes of a patient, given they are coming from a trustworthy professional.

Locum pitfalls event scheduled for March

Practice advice from MPS experts Dr Katy Miller and Dr Heidi Mounsey.

Advice for remote locum services – Medical Protection

Read MPS's advice for GP locums on remote consulting.

GP locums do not need special indemnity for remote work if covered by NHS, MPS advises

Dr Richard Fieldhouse, a GP locum and NASGP chair, wrote: 'This is a welcome clarification from the MPS.'

Record-keeping for GP locums: three tips for better notes

Look out for auto-correct blunders and pick up tips from colleagues, Dr Rachel Birch advises.

How GPs can reduce the risk of missed diagnosis

My advice? Stick to your guns and believe in your gut.

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Preparing for a  Covid-19 winter

Dr Rachel Birch, medicolegal consultant at MPS, provides advice and practical tips for locum GPs

NHS England must not force GPs into ‘banks’

The one-size-fits-all model ignores the complexity of working as a GP locum

Reducing risk  on busy days

Dr Rachel Birch from MPS provides practical advice on how GP locums can catch omissions such as missed referrals, and prevent similar incidents in future

Medicolegal risks for GP locums during Covid-19

GP locums may be asked to work in new ways in unfamiliar environments as a result of the Covid-19 crisis. Dr Rachel Birch, medicolegal consultant at MPS, advises on dilemmas they may face