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...

Ms Suzanne Creed provides advice on ensuring your test result tracking system is safe. In any...

Ms Sinead Lay, Case Manager at Medical Protection, offers advice on conversations around a...

Medico legal. Ms Aisling Timoney examines four recent judgments of interest to health professionals...