Multidisciplinary | Practice Insights

Through the lens of a Radiologist

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Medical Protection represented a consultant neuroradiologist where it was alleged that Dr B negligently interpreted an MRI scan. Peter J Mordecai, claims manager at Medical Protection, explores the issues in this type of claim. Medical Protection acknowledges the contribution to this article from Raja, Darryl & Loh.

The importance of honing communication skills throughout your career

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Good communication is essential in ensuring patient safety, but it may also reduce the likelihood of patient complaints and claims if something goes wrong. Dr James Thorpe, Senior Medical Educator at Medical Protection, explains more.

Safety netting: A medicolegal defence

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Dr Sara Sreih, Medicolegal Consultant and Peter J Mordecai, Claims Manager at Medical Protection, examine a recent case study where a failure to provide safety netting advice landed the doctor in a medicolegal dispute.

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COVID-19: It changed the world but did it change your practice?

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The world has not been the same since the pandemic, and clinicians also had to adapt their practice in order to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. Otherwise, clinicians would run the risk of getting a complaint or claim, as illustrated in the following case studies by Dr Sara Sreih, medicolegal consultant and Peter J Mordecai, claims manager at Medical Protection.

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Understanding human suffering in pursuit of a flourishing life

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Dr Volker Hitzeroth, medicolegal consultant at Medical Protection, shares some thoughts—informed by recent studies—about human suffering to cultivate a flourishing life.

Remote consulting has become popular during the COVID-19 pandemic

Keeping yourself safe when consulting remotely

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Medical Protection Society (MPS) has received numerous requests for advice on the risks involved in remote consulting, or telemedicine, since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is important that you are aware of and protect yourself against the medicolegal pitfalls. Dr Sara Sreih and Dr Uzair Sidek, medicolegal consultants of MPS, answer frequently asked questions on safety during remote consulting.

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Beyond dispensing: pharmacy industry symposium dives into local, regional career development

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This year’s Pharmaceutical Industry Pharmacists Insights (PIPI 2021) symposium saw industry professionals from local and international settings provide career development insights for young pharmacists.

Targeting the right cavities: Localized chemotherapy for abdominal cancers

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MIMS speaks to Dr Ang Chin Wee, consultant general and colorectal surgeon, about his experiences with localized chemotherapy treatments for abdominal cancers.

Managing dysmenorrhoea in primary care

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A common cause of pelvic pain in women, dysmenorrhoea is characterized by cramping in the lower abdomen that is cyclical, occurring before and/or during menstruation. Audrey Abella speaks with Dr Seet Meei Jiun, consultant from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Singapore, to share insight on managing dysmenorrhoea in primary care.

Dealing with negative online comments

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The increasing use of social media and online reviews has made it easier for patients to comment publicly—on Facebook and Google reviews, for instance—on the care they receive. Positive comments are heartening for any healthcare professional to read.