Dr Lucy Gibberd and Dr Ellen Walshe discuss how to proceed when a patient withdraws consent...

Dr Graham Billingham outlines the impact of ‘soft skills’ on the prevention of medical malpractice...

Dr James Thorpe advises on what to expect from the role of a medical expert witness...

Ms Niamh Gallagher advises on how to improve communication in relation to patient handovers. Communication...

Dr Emma Davies offers some tips on managing challenging situations with patients. The majority of patients...

Mr Liam Heffernan on the issues involved in making amendments to medical records...

As giving evidence at court can be a daunting prospect, Dr Ian Lavelle outlines a case...

Dr Mary Davin-Power advises on how doctors should act when faced with diagnostic uncertainty. As we...

Doctors often contact Medical Protection about patients or relatives who have recorded or wish to record...

Ms Clare Sweeney outlines how to recognise and act on the early signs of burnout...

Everyone, or at least almost everyone, has a next-of-kin. It is standard practice to be asked...

Ms Shannon Doogue, Case Manager, Medical Protection, discusses some ways to manage difficult doctor...