Spring 2019

Second Victim Support

A new online resource explores and supports the concept of second victims among healthcare professionals involved in adverse clinical incidents. Here the authors and creators explain their research and work.

Iona Elborough-Whitehouse, Rebecca Lawton, Jayne Marran, Judith Johnson 4

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State-backed indemnity FAQs

The planned introduction of state-backed indemnity for GPs in England and Wales has understandably raised many questions for those concerned.

Case study

State-backed indemnity: don't leave your career exposed

Relying on state-backed indemnity alone won't give you access to support for all the issues a GP can face.

Leader

Health and Justice policy must focus on cutting claims costs

Despite relieving GPs and others in primary care of the burden of indemnity cost, state-backed indemnity does nothing to address the cause of those spiralling costs.

Dr Christine Tomkins0

Case study

Alleged delayed diagnosis of rectal cancer

The MDU was able to help a GP member who faced a claim from the family of a patient who died after being diagnosed with a rare colorectal carcinoma.

We are striving to improve the health outcomes of detained patients and are also committing to the benefit it will bring for society as a whole.

Interview

Medicine in secure environments

Dr Jake Hard discusses the medico-legal issues involved in the treatment and management of people in prison and other secure environments.

Dr Jake Hard, Dr Caroline Fryar MBChB LLM MRCGP DCH DRCOG2

In focus

Working at a sports event: what you need to know

Doctors are often asked to or choose to provide medical cover at amateur and charity sporting competitions, or other local events. Whether it's paid or voluntary work, there are a few things you will first need to consider.

Dr Sharmala Moodley0

In focus

Audit and analysis of lapsed NMC registrations

All nurses working in the UK must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), and a lapse can lead to problems for nurses and practices.

Dr Carol Chu, David Giles0