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Medical indemnity safeguards doctors and healthcare professionals against the repercussions of medical malpractice claims and cases such as GMC investigations, allowing you to focus on delivering optimal patient care knowing your career, reputation, and finances are in safe hands.
Medical Protection membership provides access to medical indemnity, invaluable medicolegal advice and assistance supporting you through complex legal and ethical challenges. With our team of experts by your side, membership means you can practise with confidence, knowing whatever challenges you may face, we’re by your side and ready in your corner.
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Latest news, updates and guidance
Dental Protection partners with Wild Monday to help dental professionals avoid burnout and build resilience
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Dental Protection welcomes call to curb disproportionate legal costs in clinical negligence claims
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Dentist Catherine Rutland joins MPS Council
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Medical Protection Society (MPS) has announced the appointment of Catherine Rutland to its Council.
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One year on: The Code of Practice and what it means for our members
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The Code of Practice for medical defence organisations was launched one year ago. Our team reflects on its impact over the last 12 months.
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Early advice pays dividends in long-standing periodontal claim
Time to read article: 4 mins
Dentolegal Consultant Dr Simrit Ryatt discusses a case that presented 20 years after the initial treatment.
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Articles and features
07/08/2025
A preventative tale of periodontal indifference
A preventative tale of periodontal indifference
Time to read article: 3 mins
Dental Protection often sees periodontal cases and claims for compensation focusing on the failure to provide appropriate periodontal care. Dentolegal Consultant Louise Eggleton looks at a typical case.
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You’ve got mail: The emotional impact of a GDC investigation
Time to read article: 7 mins
A dental hygienist speaks openly about the impact of a GDC investigation on her physical and mental health and her inspiration behind not giving up.
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The devil is in the detail – why comprehensive patient records are essential
Time to read article: 4 mins
Nuala Carney stresses the importance of detailed record-keeping as a protection against future claims and complaints
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