Medical Director at MPS_Medical. Golfer with more enthusiasm than skill. passionate about justice in healthcare. All views my own.

Edinburgh, Scotland
Joined November 2014
🇬🇧 Our Medical Director, Dr Pallavi Bradshaw, comments on the NHS Modernisation Bill which was announced in the King’s Speech today. This Bill aims to establish a single patient record across the NHS care pathway. medicalprotection.org/uk/art…
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Our President @DacreJane, on why all #NHS Trusts in England should adopt the Welcoming and Valuing IMGs guidance and drive up IMG induction standards 👇 medicalprotection.org/uk/art…
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Too many IMGs are still not getting the #NHS induction they deserve. Our President @DacreJane writes in @MedscapeUK medscape.co.uk/viewarticle/t… @tcgannon @RaoMala @NHSEngland @parthaskar @NHSE_WTE @OUHospitals @TheBMA
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🇬🇧 Supporting the NHS workforce should be a priority. This includes valuing SAS and locally employed doctors in line with the #SASSix proposals by @theSAScollect. Read about our proposed priorities for the next government here 👉 medicalprotection.org/uk/med…
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🔔Kashif Mahmood, MPS Lead Legal Adviser, will be speaking at this interesting webinar by the @BritishIMA 👇 #medicalprotection #medicaldefenceorganisation
The UK's leading Medical Defence Organisations (MDOs) speak and answer your questions! An opportunity not to be missed! ⭐How and when do they provide legal representation and advice? ⭐Which MDO is right for you? ⭐Case studies ⭐Q&A Register now! eu1.hubs.ly/H08S5K10
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We’re endorsing the policy proposals by @theSAScollect a group of specialist, associate specialist and specialty (SAS) doctors working to improve the careers and retention of SAS and locally employed doctors across the UK. Read more: medicalprotection.org/uk/art…
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Read our full statement on the news from @NHSPracHealth that they are having to halt new registrations from hospital staff, following discussions with NHS England. We will continue to call for #mentalhealth support for all NHS workers: medicalprotection.org/uk/art…
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We have first-hand experience of the support @NHSPracHealth offer to our members. It's concerning they will not be able to take on new registrations from hospital doctors. We'll continue to make the case for mental health support for NHS staff xitter.cf/NHSPracHealth/status/1…
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Great to catch up with @hipple_laura and @Robhendry23Rob yesterday. @MPS_Medical collaborating on important @theSAScollect and #SASsix issues to improve our understanding and support of this sensational and ever more important group of NHS workforce.
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After a three year campaign, we welcome confirmation from the SALRC that it will carry out a review into the law surrounding the criminal liability of healthcare professionals following a medical error. Read more: medicalprotection.org/southa… #sama2024 #samaconference2024
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Professor Meghana Pandit, one of our council members, talks about the road to becoming Chief Executive Officer in the new series of the @ucl podcast Medical Women Talking, hosted by our President Dame Jane Dacre (@DacreJane) open.spotify.com/show/5nAseN…
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I've worked with many safety critical industries for years, adapting various HF practices for healthcare On Monday eve we're doing a festive webinar for Medical Protection Society about threat & error management to improve safety & teamwork Santa & team will be leading the way
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We are proud to announce the appointment of Karen Miller as the next CEO of MPS. Karen - our first woman CEO - will join us in February 2024, taking over from Simon Kayll who retires at the end of 2023 medicalprotection.org/uk/art…
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A third of doctors say their mental wellbeing is worse now than during the pandemic. In an article for @MedicalBriefZA our Medicolegal Consultant Dr Volker Hitzeroth outlines what can be done to improve #mentalwellbeing for the medical profession: medicalbrief.co.za/survey-hi…
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Looking forward to a fascinating day.
On the countdown to Saturday. Looking forward to seeing @MPSdoctorsIRE members 😊
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🇬🇧 Calling all #InternationalMedicalGraduates – Join our upcoming webinar and learn more about communication skills and management of patient expectations. 📅 25 October at 13.00 (BST) Register here: brnw.ch/21wDgn8
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🇬🇧 Our President @DacreJane speaks to @AmyGarciauk from @BBCLookNorth about the increase in abuse against doctors and the impact on #mentalwellbeing. Watch here from 4m15s 👉 brnw.ch/21wDmDL
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Today starts #SASWeek23 A neglected part of the workforce If we spent a fraction of the time we spend talking about AAs- & talking about how we could support these amazing folks? We will make progress Follow @sas_collective to learn more And an article from @RobJimFleming
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Thank you @MPS_Medical for discussions re #PhysicianAssociates Relevance of scope & staying within them Implications of Consultants supervising in relation to scope or beyond Lack of regulation New to this area- but wow- what a mess Rollout needs planning BEFORE, not AFTER.
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