https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-medical-protection-new-zealand-podcast--5648832
Our team of Medicolegal Consultants will talk about a range of topics and provide helpful advice and guidance on changes to the medicolegal landscape and how to steer clear of any medicolegal risks. These podcasts will help you to keep yourself and your patients safe, providing them with the best medical care possible.

Our first series focuses on explaining and demystifying the ways that health meets the law. Our first podcast in this series will explain the benefits of membership with Medical Protection. The remainder of the series will explore the different avenues complaints may find their way to you and how to navigate each process.]]>enBusinessCopyright MPShttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b90aa453d76e6c5575c5253ad8f92733.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-medical-protection-new-zealand-podcast--5648832Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:06:05 +0000MPSMPSwebsite@medicalprotection.orgThe Medical Protection podcast discusses key and current medicolegal risks and issues affecting clinicians across Aotearoa New Zealand. Our team of Medicolegal Consultants will talk about a range of topics and provide helpful advice and guidance...
Our team of Medicolegal Consultants will talk about a range of topics and provide helpful advice and guidance on changes to the medicolegal landscape and how to steer clear of any medicolegal risks. These podcasts will help you to keep yourself and your patients safe, providing them with the best medical care possible.

Our first series focuses on explaining and demystifying the ways that health meets the law. Our first podcast in this series will explain the benefits of membership with Medical Protection. The remainder of the series will explore the different avenues complaints may find their way to you and how to navigate each process.]]>false02837249-5787-52ff-87fb-e99946ca6d92episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/house-officer-series-patient-harm-following-a-communication-fail-episode-7--74901526
Communication issues between ED, General Surgery and General Medicine leads to patient deterioration.  

We explore the importance of good communication between clinicians, good documentation and closing the loop]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74901526Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:05:02 +0000MPSIn this HDC case,  a patient is admitted to ED with abdominal pain.   Communication issues between ED, General Surgery and General Medicine leads to patient deterioration.   We explore the importance of good communication between clinicians, good...
Communication issues between ED, General Surgery and General Medicine leads to patient deterioration.  

We explore the importance of good communication between clinicians, good documentation and closing the loop]]>2529clinical,communication,doctor,documentation,handover,house,junior,medical,officer,records,rmofalse7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wellbeing-episode-4-tips-to-a-sustainable-professional-life--74736257
In this podcast we discuss this question with our guest speaker Dr Heidi Baker, who is a Paediatrician, Emergency Specialist, professional supervisor & coach. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74736257Sun, 30 Aug 2026 23:05:02 +0000MPSOur work life spans many decades.  How do we sustain a long career?   In this podcast we discuss this question with our guest speaker Dr Heidi Baker, who is a Paediatrician, Emergency Specialist, professional supervisor & coach. 
In this podcast we discuss this question with our guest speaker Dr Heidi Baker, who is a Paediatrician, Emergency Specialist, professional supervisor & coach. ]]>2872burnout,career,practice,resilience,sustainable,wellbeingfalse4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/house-officer-series-do-you-know-what-you-don-t-know-episode-6--74628206
We discuss learnings from this HDC case where the HO made critical errors which led to the death of the patient. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74628206Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:17:32 +0000MPSYou are on call and a patient comes in afterhours for anti-thrombolysis following a stroke. There is confusion about the availability of alteplase in the hospital and you’ve never prescribed this before, in fact is there even a protocol? Where do you...
We discuss learnings from this HDC case where the HO made critical errors which led to the death of the patient. ]]>2532hdo,houseofficer,indemnity,medical,medicalprotection,patient,patientcare,protection,stroke,treatmentfalse6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wellbeing-episode-3-burnout-and-communication-under-pressure--74189531
Dr Ashwina Rao, an anaesthetist and trainer in communication for doctors returns to discuss strategies to maintain good communication to minimise patient and clinician risk.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74189531Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:39:41 +0000MPSIn this episode we explore what burnout looks like in the senior clinician and how it affects communication.  Dr Ashwina Rao, an anaesthetist and trainer in communication for doctors returns to discuss strategies to maintain good communication to...
Dr Ashwina Rao, an anaesthetist and trainer in communication for doctors returns to discuss strategies to maintain good communication to minimise patient and clinician risk.]]>2535burnout,clinician,communication,dental,medical,wellbeingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/house-officer-series-burnout-and-imposter-syndrome-episode-5--73752786https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73752786Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:43:36 +0000MPSBurnout and imposter syndrome is very common among junior doctors, but this doesn’t have to be you.  This podcast looks at the symptoms and strategies to build your resilience in the workplace so that you can thrive.2304burnout,house,houseofficer,imposter,impostersyndrome,medical,medicalstudent,officer,resident,resilience,student,syndromefalse5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wellbeing-episode-2-tips-for-managing-difficult-relationships-with-colleagues-part-2--73375559https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73375559Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:59:36 +0000MPSIn part 2 of personal professional supervision Dr Bronwyn Campbell (GP and professional supervisor) returns to discuss medicolegal consequences of conflict at work with practical tips on what works to help resolve issues.1845conflict,conflictintheworkplace,medical,professional,supervision,wellbeing,workplacefalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/house-officer-series-from-dusk-till-dawn-episode-4--73190028
This podcast follows a registrar as they navigate a difficult night on call.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73190028Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:52:50 +0000MPSIn the middle of the night as a junior RMO you are asked to provide care outside your expertise.  How do you safely manage these situations?  This podcast follows a registrar as they navigate a difficult night on call.
This podcast follows a registrar as they navigate a difficult night on call.]]>2802call,clinical,clinicaldilemmas,dilemmas,houseofficer,intern,medical,medicalstudent,on,overnight,overnightcall,registrar,rmo,student,trainee,traineeinternfalse4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/house-officer-series-how-to-speak-up-safely-episode-3--72962691
What if you’ve been asked to consent a patient for an operation for the first time and you have no idea what to say; or you need to break bad news to a patient.  

Maybe there has been a poor patient outcome and a registrar has just thrown you under the bus without cause and you need to speak up for yourself.  

This podcast explores how to respectfully communicate your concerns to senior colleagues without conflict.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72962691Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:30:08 +0000MPSRaising concerns in the right way with senior colleagues can be very difficult to do well.   What if you’ve been asked to consent a patient for an operation for the first time and you have no idea what to say; or you need to break bad news to a...
What if you’ve been asked to consent a patient for an operation for the first time and you have no idea what to say; or you need to break bad news to a patient.  

Maybe there has been a poor patient outcome and a registrar has just thrown you under the bus without cause and you need to speak up for yourself.  

This podcast explores how to respectfully communicate your concerns to senior colleagues without conflict.]]>3229communication,house,intern,medical,officer,registrar,rmo,speaking,student,trainee,upfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wellbeing-episode-1-tips-for-managing-difficult-relationships-with-colleagues-part-1--72806871
Supervision can be helpful to process our emotions and unpack issues underlying interpersonal work issues.  

On this podcast we speak with Dr Bronwyn Campbell, a qualified GP who offers professional supervision for doctors.  

She explains what supervision is and discuss which issues are commonly brought to supervision with some strategies that help. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72806871Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:05:01 +0000MPSIt can be difficult to manage our own emotions when the pressure is on at work.   Supervision can be helpful to process our emotions and unpack issues underlying interpersonal work issues.   On this podcast we speak with Dr Bronwyn Campbell, a...
Supervision can be helpful to process our emotions and unpack issues underlying interpersonal work issues.  

On this podcast we speak with Dr Bronwyn Campbell, a qualified GP who offers professional supervision for doctors.  

She explains what supervision is and discuss which issues are commonly brought to supervision with some strategies that help. ]]>2511healthcare,medicalprotection,professional,professionalism,supervision,wellbeingfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/house-officer-series-top-tips-for-hos-episode-2--71872939
Listen this podcast to find out why.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71872939Mon, 29 Jun 2026 01:25:02 +0000MPSIt can be confusing deciding which indemnifier provides the best cover. 85% of doctors in Aotearoa New Zealand choose MPS as their professional indemnity provider.   Listen this podcast to find out why.
Listen this podcast to find out why.]]>2523house,indemnifier,indemnity,insurance,medical,mps,officer,professional,registrar,rmofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/house-officer-series-why-choose-mps-episode-1--70996088
Fortunately, Medical Protection is not an insurance product, we are a mutual owned by our members so provide wider cover.

A recent start up indemnity insurer has disseminated slanted information about Medical Protection. This podcast sets the record straight and answers the question of why choose Medical Protection.   ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70996088Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:10:00 +0000MPSIt can be confusing as to which indemnifier to choose. Especially when insurance companies are not explicit concerning what they do not cover. Fortunately, Medical Protection is not an insurance product, we are a mutual owned by our members so...
Fortunately, Medical Protection is not an insurance product, we are a mutual owned by our members so provide wider cover.

A recent start up indemnity insurer has disseminated slanted information about Medical Protection. This podcast sets the record straight and answers the question of why choose Medical Protection.   ]]>2272discretionary,indemnity,insurance,medical,mps,mutual,nzmii,product,professional,protection,societyfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hdc-an-interview-with-the-commissioner-part-2--72500255
In part two of this series, we explore the new approach to earlier complaint resolution through the Agreed Breach process, the role of Significant Adverse Event reviews in HDC decisions, and how different agencies and regulators interact in the complaints process.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72500255Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:35:29 +0000MPSJoin us as we continue our discussion with Health and Disability Commissioner Morag McDowell. In part two of this series, we explore the new approach to earlier complaint resolution through the Agreed Breach process, the role of Significant Adverse...
In part two of this series, we explore the new approach to earlier complaint resolution through the Agreed Breach process, the role of Significant Adverse Event reviews in HDC decisions, and how different agencies and regulators interact in the complaints process.]]>2299complaints,hdc,healthcommissioner,medicalprotection,regulations,regulatoryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hdc-an-interview-with-the-commissioner-part-1--72432729
In part one of this two-part series, we explore current trends in the health system that are affecting care, how the HDC approaches expert opinion, and the growing role of telehealth.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72432729Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:16:04 +0000MPSJoin us as we discuss key issues with Health and Disability Commissioner Morag McDowell. In part one of this two-part series, we explore current trends in the health system that are affecting care, how the HDC approaches expert opinion, and the...
In part one of this two-part series, we explore current trends in the health system that are affecting care, how the HDC approaches expert opinion, and the growing role of telehealth.]]>2877commissioner,hdc,health,healthanddisability,medicalprotectionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/social-media-safe-use-in-the-public-setting-part-2--72116160
This second episode examines the risks clinicians face when posting publicly on social media, including accuracy and balance requirements under the Medical Council’s advertising statement and the ongoing duty to maintain professional standards online.

It outlines how casual comments, criticisms of other professions or misleading promotional statements can trigger complaints, and describes the Council’s process when online conduct is reviewed.

It also considers how clinicians should manage patient posts, defamation concerns and personal online presence while maintaining privacy, professionalism and legal compliance.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72116160Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:02 +0000MPSWelcome to two episodes where we discuss the use of social media by clinicians and health providers in NZ. This second episode examines the risks clinicians face when posting publicly on social media, including accuracy and balance requirements under...
This second episode examines the risks clinicians face when posting publicly on social media, including accuracy and balance requirements under the Medical Council’s advertising statement and the ongoing duty to maintain professional standards online.

It outlines how casual comments, criticisms of other professions or misleading promotional statements can trigger complaints, and describes the Council’s process when online conduct is reviewed.

It also considers how clinicians should manage patient posts, defamation concerns and personal online presence while maintaining privacy, professionalism and legal compliance.]]>2242clinical,clinicalpractice,dental,medical,privacy,social,socialmediafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/social-media-safe-use-in-the-clinical-setting-part-1--71977779
The episode explores how identifiable patient information may be inadvertently disclosed, how this can lead to breaches of the Health Information Privacy Code, and how those breaches may trigger employer action or Medical Council review. It also outlines safer ways to seek clinical guidance and highlights prudent approaches to departmental messaging that protect confidentiality and meet legal obligations.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71977779Tue, 12 May 2026 15:26:12 +0000MPSIn part one of this two-part series, we examine how clinicians and health providers in New Zealand use social media, and the medicolegal risks that can arise when seeking clinical advice or discussing workplace issues on platforms that are not secure...
The episode explores how identifiable patient information may be inadvertently disclosed, how this can lead to breaches of the Health Information Privacy Code, and how those breaches may trigger employer action or Medical Council review. It also outlines safer ways to seek clinical guidance and highlights prudent approaches to departmental messaging that protect confidentiality and meet legal obligations.]]>2399healthinformationprivacycode,medicalcouncil,medicalprotection,privacy,professionalism,socialmediafalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-new-privacy-principle-ipp3a-what-is-it-and-are-you-ready-for-1-may-2026--71406711
On first glance this looks very onerous.  Stephanie Gregor, Manager – Capability and Guidance at the Privacy Commissioner’s Office joins us to explain how to incorporate this new principle into practice without being buried with admin.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71406711Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:00:02 +0000MPSThis is a new Principle added to the Privacy Act which requires clinicians to notify patients whenever you receive information that has not been collected directly from the patient.  On first glance this looks very onerous.  Stephanie Gregor, Manager...
On first glance this looks very onerous.  Stephanie Gregor, Manager – Capability and Guidance at the Privacy Commissioner’s Office joins us to explain how to incorporate this new principle into practice without being buried with admin.]]>3122dental,healthinformation,medical,privacy,privacyact,privacyprinciple3afalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-can-i-safely-consent-on-the-day-of-surgery--71310999
It explores how timing, environment, and communication standards under the Code must support genuine choice, particularly when surgical plans, techniques, or team roles change.

The episode aims to help clinicians manage these obligations collaboratively while maintaining safe and lawful consent processes.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71310999Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:25:09 +0000MPSThis episode examines day-of-surgery consent in Aotearoa New Zealand for elective planned surgery, with a focus on recent Health and Disability Commissioner findings highlighting the risks when key information is first provided on the day of an...
It explores how timing, environment, and communication standards under the Code must support genuine choice, particularly when surgical plans, techniques, or team roles change.

The episode aims to help clinicians manage these obligations collaboratively while maintaining safe and lawful consent processes.]]>2312consent,doctors,informedconsent,medicalconsent,medicalpractice,professionalism,reducingrisk,surgeryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/safe-prescribing-episode-5-dangerous-drugs-focus-on-methotrexate--71017072
The list includes lithium, clozapine, anti-inflammatories and anticoagulants, but one other medication that should always make us take extra special care when prescribing, is methotrexate.

This podcast considers a case where methotrexate prescribing led to a patient’s admission to ICU, but there have been New Zealand cases in the past where patients have died.

In this podcast we use methotrexate as an example of how you can make your prescribing safer.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71017072Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:17:43 +0000MPSThere are some medications that come up time and again when we consider prescribing errors where serious harm has been done to a patient. The list includes lithium, clozapine, anti-inflammatories and anticoagulants, but one other medication that...
The list includes lithium, clozapine, anti-inflammatories and anticoagulants, but one other medication that should always make us take extra special care when prescribing, is methotrexate.

This podcast considers a case where methotrexate prescribing led to a patient’s admission to ICU, but there have been New Zealand cases in the past where patients have died.

In this podcast we use methotrexate as an example of how you can make your prescribing safer.]]>2624medical,methotrexate,prescribingfalse5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/safe-prescribing-episode-4-standing-orders--70658938https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70658938Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:37:23 +0000MPSIn this episode we look at the use of standing orders and the obligations that signing a standing order form creates for the clinician and what steps we have to take to ensure we are fulfilling the requirements of the regulations. 1812medical,medicalcouncil,ministryofhealth,moh,prescribing,standingordersfalse4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/safe-prescribing-episode-3-prescribing-by-proxy-when-care-is-shared--70385491
Sometimes this is for patients we have seen in the past, but sometimes it may be for a patient we don’t even know.

In this podcast we consider the medicolegal risks of prescribing when you yourself are not seeing the patient...
• How can you ensure the patient has been properly informed about possible side effects?
• Will you be held responsible if something goes wrong?
• Am I even allowed to write a script for a patient I haven’t seen?
• Has the Medical Council statement on Good prescribing managed to stay up to date with how modern teams work with allied health professionals often seeing patients, either in person or on telehealth, and employers then expecting doctors to prescribe for those patients?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70385491Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:57:01 +0000MPSIn modern practice we all frequently work in health care teams where other team members, who do not have prescribing rights, ask us to write scripts for patients they are seeing. Sometimes this is for patients we have seen in the past, but sometimes...
Sometimes this is for patients we have seen in the past, but sometimes it may be for a patient we don’t even know.

In this podcast we consider the medicolegal risks of prescribing when you yourself are not seeing the patient...
• How can you ensure the patient has been properly informed about possible side effects?
• Will you be held responsible if something goes wrong?
• Am I even allowed to write a script for a patient I haven’t seen?
• Has the Medical Council statement on Good prescribing managed to stay up to date with how modern teams work with allied health professionals often seeing patients, either in person or on telehealth, and employers then expecting doctors to prescribe for those patients?]]>2177care,council,medical,prescribing,sharedfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/safe-prescribing-episode-2-prescribing-by-telehealth-and-narrow-scope-clinics--70179802
This episode discusses these risks and how to keep your patients and yourselves safe.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70179802Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:34:57 +0000MPSMost doctors provide some form of telehealth since COVID. However as a result of the Government policy and funding of telehealth clinics, along with the rise in the number of narrow purpose clinics (weight loss, cannabis etc) there is increasing use...
This episode discusses these risks and how to keep your patients and yourselves safe.]]>2548council,medical,prescribing,telehealthfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/safe-prescribing-episode-1-12-month-prescriptions--69811283
We discuss factors to consider when deciding the length of prescriptions you write. We also explore ways to minimise complaints.

Although this podcast is focused primarily on Primary Care, the principles are equally applicable to secondary care and does discuss hospital prescribing at patient discharge and outpatient clinics.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69811283Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:43:24 +0000MPSIn this first episode of this series we discuss the law change to allow for 12 month prescriptions. We discuss factors to consider when deciding the length of prescriptions you write. We also explore ways to minimise complaints. Although this...
We discuss factors to consider when deciding the length of prescriptions you write. We also explore ways to minimise complaints.

Although this podcast is focused primarily on Primary Care, the principles are equally applicable to secondary care and does discuss hospital prescribing at patient discharge and outpatient clinics.]]>249612monthprescriptions,mcnz,medical,prescribing,safeprescribingfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-documentation-where-court-proceedings-are-likely--68559591https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68559591Sun, 30 Nov 2025 17:15:09 +0000MPSA common scenario in Primary Care and in hospital Emergency Departments is when a patient has been assaulted and needs to be assessed.  The police would like a copy of the clinical notes and a statement from you.  This podcast discusses how best to...3013care,clinical,court,department,emergency,general,notes,practice,statement,urgentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-tips-for-the-witness-box-and-providing-an-expert-opinion--68143024https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68143024Mon, 17 Nov 2025 02:20:08 +0000MPSIt is very common for clinicians to be required to be a witness of fact in a court case, at a Coroner’s inquest or Tribunal hearing. Others are asked to be an expert witness. What’s the difference? If you’ve never done this before, it can be daunting....2646attending,coronial,court,expert,fact,inquest,of,opinion,witnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-impact-of-complaints-part-3--67801627https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67801627Sun, 02 Nov 2025 17:15:08 +0000MPSIf you have ever been the subject of a complaint, even a minor one,  you will understand just how difficult they can be to cope with.  In part 3 of this three part series we talk about strategies that may help you to cope with the impact of complaints. 2019burnout,clinician,complaint,emotional,imposter,patient,response,syndrome,tofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-impact-of-complaints-part-2--67801625https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67801625Sun, 19 Oct 2025 17:15:07 +0000MPSIf you have ever been the subject of a complaint, even a minor one,  you will understand just how difficult they can be to cope with.  In part 2 of this three part series we explore the personal impact on us as clinicians and hear from ‘John’, a...2569burnout,clinician,complaint,emotional,imposter,patient,response,syndrome,tofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-impact-of-complaints-part-1--67801626https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67801626Sun, 05 Oct 2025 17:15:07 +0000MPSIf you have ever been the subject of a complaint, even a minor one, you will understand just how difficult they can be to cope with.  If you’ve never had a complaint, statistics would indicate that it’s a matter of when, not if.  Most clinicians...2730burnout,clinician,complaint,emotional,imposter,patient,response,syndrome,tags,tofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-physician-associates-in-new-zealand-lessons-from-the-uk--67682678https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67682678Sun, 21 Sep 2025 17:15:07 +0000MPSThe role of Physician Associate (PA) has been added to the growing number of allied healthcare providers in New Zealand. The PA role has been intensely scrutinised in the UK following a number of high profile cases, resulting in a Government Inquiry....3200allied,assistants,associates,care,health,leng,physician,primary,reportfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-stakeholder-series-office-of-the-privacy-commissioner-part-3--67297225https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67297225Sun, 07 Sep 2025 17:15:07 +0000MPSPrivacy is nearly always complex and often difficult to understand. To bring clarity to common questions asked about privacy we are privileged to have Stephanie Gregor, the Manager for the Capability and Guidance area of the Privacy Commission come on...3009commisioner,gp,medical,privacyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-stakeholder-series-office-of-the-privacy-commissioner-part-2--67294907https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67294907Sun, 24 Aug 2025 17:15:07 +0000MPSPrivacy is nearly always complex and often difficult to understand.  To bring clarity to common questions asked about privacy we are privileged to have Stephanie Gregor, the Manager for the Capability and Guidance area of the Privacy Commission come...3617commisioner,gp,medical,privacyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-stakeholder-series-office-of-the-privacy-commissioner-part-1--66856232https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66856232Sun, 10 Aug 2025 17:15:07 +0000MPSPrivacy is nearly always complex and often difficult to understand. To bring clarity to common questions asked about privacy we are privileged to have Stephanie Gregor, the Manager for the Capability and Guidance area of the Privacy Commission come on...2718commissioner,gp,medical,privacyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-stakeholder-series-focus-on-the-hdc-in-primary-care-part-3--66518479https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66518479Sun, 27 Jul 2025 17:15:08 +0000MPSWhen doctors receive an HDC complaint about our clinical care, and expert opinion is always obtained.  How does the GP expert measure our care?  What are the most common errors GPs make?  We are privileged to interview Dr David Maplesden, HDC in-house...3318care,complaints,gp,hdc,primaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-stakeholder-series-focus-on-the-hdc-in-primary-care-part-2--66518481https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66518481Sun, 13 Jul 2025 17:15:07 +0000MPSWhen doctors receive an HDC complaint about our clinical care, and expert opinion is always obtained.  How does the GP expert measure our care?  What are the most common errors GPs make?  We are privileged to interview Dr David Maplesden, HDC in-house...2532care,complaints,gp,hdc,primaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-stakeholder-series-focus-on-the-hdc-in-primary-care-part-1--66518480https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66518480Sun, 29 Jun 2025 17:15:08 +0000MPSWhen doctors receive an HDC complaint about our clinical care, and expert opinion is always obtained.  How does the GP expert measure our care?  What are the most common errors GPs make?  We are privileged to interview Dr David Maplesden, HDC in-house...2954care,complaints,gp,hdc,primaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-stakeholder-series-the-council-of-medical-colleges--66518482https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66518482Sun, 22 Jun 2025 17:15:07 +0000MPSWhat is the Council of Medical Colleges and what do they do?  What difference do they make?  We will answer these questions in this podcast.  We are privileged to interview Dr Samantha Murton, current President of the Council and incumbent President...2646colleges,medical,specialtiesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-what-should-i-do-if-i-have-been-charged-with-drunk-in-charge-of-a-vehicle-or-worse--65963162https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65963162Sun, 08 Jun 2025 17:55:07 +0000MPSYou are driving home after dinner with friends.  You are stopped at a checkpoint and find yourself over the limit when breath-tested.  What should you do?  What should you not do?  This scenario is not uncommon in NZ.  How about if the police want to...2868criminalcharge,drivingundertheinfluence,medicalcouncil,medicalpractitioner,policefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-is-it-ok-to-talk-protected-quality-assurance-activities--65963161https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65963161Sun, 25 May 2025 17:55:07 +0000MPSWe are encouraged to discuss difficult cases and to review the cases where an unexpected poor outcome has taken place.  In the hospital setting Mortality and Morbidity meetings are very common.  If a complaint follows are the minutes of these meetings...2217medicolegal,privacy,protectedqualityassurancefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-do-i-need-patient-consent-to-look-for-teaching-cases-when-i-have-a-complaint-can-i-look-forward-in-the-notes--65816862https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65816862Sun, 11 May 2025 17:15:08 +0000MPSWe have fielded calls from members who have been asked by HR to respond to an allegation of possible serious misconduct for looking in patient files for teaching purposes. Clinicians in teaching hospitals use patient cases for teaching on a daily...2710consent,privacy,teachinghospitals.,teachingstudentsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-the-new-medical-council-statement-on-treating-yourself-and-those-close-to-you-what-this-means-for-doctors--65659013https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65659013Sun, 27 Apr 2025 17:15:07 +0000MPSMedical Council have been increasingly strict on prescribing for ourselves and family and many doctors have been notified as result.  Is the revised statement a softening? In this podcast we discuss what the revised statement means for doctors.2619council,family,friends,mcnz,medical,prescribing,self,treatingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-hdc-case-files-missing-a-pulmonary-embolism-it-s-easier-than-you-think--65145236https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65145236Sun, 13 Apr 2025 17:15:07 +0000MPSExcept for the grace of God go all of us.  All of make clinical errors because we are human.  Some result in severe patient harm.  In this interesting HDC case we discuss the impact of bias and other factors as possible reasons for not diagnosing a PE...3092confirmationbias.,coroner,hdc,misseddiagnosis,primarycare,pulmonaryembolusfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-hdc-case-files-medication-errors-in-primary-and-secondary-care--64706330  
Oyebode F. Clinical errors and medical negligence. Med Princ Pract. 2013;22(4):323-33. [PMC free article] [PubMed]   
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64706330Sun, 30 Mar 2025 17:15:07 +0000MPSMedication errors are the most common and preventable cause of patient injury.  It can be as simple as the wrong click of a mouse or not checking for medication allergies.  In this podcast we discuss 3 HDC cases from primary and secondary care...  
Oyebode F. Clinical errors and medical negligence. Med Princ Pract. 2013;22(4):323-33. [PMC free article] [PubMed]   
]]>1994generalpractice,hdc,hospitalcare,medicationerror,unintendedharmfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-hdc-case-files-missed-mi-communication-students-and-resource-constraint--64485376https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64485376Sun, 16 Mar 2025 17:15:07 +0000MPSIn this podcast we explore the pitfalls of communication between specialties, how lack of documentation can impact your HDC response, and the role of a Trainee Intern in a busy ED.  2637cardiology,clinicalnotes,communication,ed,hdc,medical,medicalstudents,resourceconstraintfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-episode-43-safe-provision-of-care-during-industrial-action--64484843https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64484843Sun, 02 Mar 2025 17:15:07 +0000MPSDuring a time of industrial action what are our obligations to patients?   How about to the employer?  How do we do this safely?  Sarah Dalton Director of ASMS joins us to explore these questions.2809action,hospital,industrial,industrialaction,patient,patientsafety,safety,strike,strikeactionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-episode-42-do-i-still-have-to-be-a-good-samaritan-when-i-am-overseas--61874594https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61874594Sun, 16 Feb 2025 17:15:06 +0000MPSWhat happens if you are on board a flight to the USA and they ask for a medic. If you put your hand up to help do you risk getting sued by the American patient?  Are you indemnified? Can you safely prescribe all manner of drugs for a boat skipper in...1582emergencycare,ethicalresponsibility,goodsamaritan,maritimelaw,medicalcouncilofnewzealand,medicaldoctor,prescribingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-episode-41-do-i-have-to-be-a-good-samaritan-what-are-my-risks-and-obligations--62038520https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62038520Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:15:06 +0000MPSYou’re driving at speed toward the airport to catch an international flight and you notice a person collapsed on the side of the road with people all around. Do you have to stop? What are your obligations to help in an emergency when you are in New...1300emergencycare,ethicalresponsibility,goodsamaritan,medicaldoctorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-episode-40-is-the-truth-important-fairness-the-hdc-and-capacity-assessments--61874595https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61874595Sun, 24 Nov 2024 17:15:07 +0000MPSIn this interesting podcast we discuss what a fair process looks like in an HDC case where the doctor is accused of not conducting an appropriate capacity assessment before signing a medical certificate.2223capacityassessment,fairness,hdc,medicaldoctor,naturaljusticefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-episode-39-must-we-comply-with-patient-requests-for-clinicians-based-on-race-gender-or-role-part-two--62495542 
How should we respond to a patient who requests another surgeon after they had a poor initial outcome?  What if the patient doesn’t want to be treated by a registrar? What about requests for clinicians of a specific gender?   Join Sarah Dalton Executive Director of ASMS and Adam Holloway, partner Wotton and Kearney and MPS to explore these interesting questions. 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62495542Sun, 10 Nov 2024 17:15:02 +0000MPSRight 7 (8) of the Code of Consumer Rights states, Every consumer has the right to express a preference as to who will provide services and have that preference met where practicable.   How should we respond to a patient who requests another surgeon... 
How should we respond to a patient who requests another surgeon after they had a poor initial outcome?  What if the patient doesn’t want to be treated by a registrar? What about requests for clinicians of a specific gender?   Join Sarah Dalton Executive Director of ASMS and Adam Holloway, partner Wotton and Kearney and MPS to explore these interesting questions. 
]]>2316cliniciangender,codeofconsumerrights,patientchoice,rmofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-episode-38-must-we-comply-with-patient-requests-for-clinicians-based-on-race-gender-or-role-part-one--62468731
How should we respond to patient requests to only be treated by staff of a particular race?  Do we need to accommodate their request?  What are your rights as an employee?  We are joined by Sarah Dalton Executive Director of ASMS and Adam Holloway, partner Wotton and Kearney to explore these challenging questions.  
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62468731Sun, 27 Oct 2024 17:15:01 +0000MPSRight 7 (8) of the Code of Consumer Rights states, Every consumer has the right to express a preference as to who will provide services and have that preference met where practicable. How should we respond to patient requests to only be treated by...
How should we respond to patient requests to only be treated by staff of a particular race?  Do we need to accommodate their request?  What are your rights as an employee?  We are joined by Sarah Dalton Executive Director of ASMS and Adam Holloway, partner Wotton and Kearney to explore these challenging questions.  
]]>3474codeofconsumerrights.,employerresponsibility,nzbillofrights,racialdiscriminationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-episode-37-safe-supervision-of-non-doctors-and-using-standing-orders--61874596https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61874596Sun, 13 Oct 2024 17:15:04 +0000MPSDue to increasing work pressures, doctors are increasingly employing non-medical staff to take over traditional GP tasks.  This podcast discusses how doctors can safely supervise Paramedics, Physician Associates and nurses (e.g., cosmetic clinics)...2030extendedcareparamedics.,gp,physicianassociates,primarycare,resourceconstraint,standingorders,supervisingcliniciansfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-episode-36-preventing-burnout-what-you-as-an-individual-can-do--60796893https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60796893Sun, 29 Sep 2024 17:15:01 +0000MPSBurnout is common, it often sneaks up on us, and can in some cases, be devastating for both patients and clinicians. The numbers on burnout in doctors and med students is depressing.  In this, the second of 2 episodes on preventing burnout, we look at...2503burnout,individual,optimism,perfectionism,strategiesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-episode-35-preventing-burnout-what-organisations-can-do--60796892https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60796892Sun, 15 Sep 2024 17:15:01 +0000MPSBurnout is common, it often sneaks up on us, and can in some cases, be devastating for both patients and clinicians. The numbers on burnout in doctors and med students is depressing. There is a saying, ‘If the goldfish are sick, change the water’....3494being,burnout,change.,organisational,physician,wellfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-episode-34-tackling-toxic-workplaces-part-2-dealing-with-bullying-and-harassment--60796891https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60796891Sun, 01 Sep 2024 17:15:01 +0000MPSIn part 2 of our 2 part series on tackling toxic workplaces we address bullying and harassment.  What do you do when you are faced with this behaviour from a colleague?  Iisten to this episode to find out. 2762behaviour,bullying,harassment,unprofessionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-episode-33-tackling-toxic-workplaces-part-1-dealing-with-a-difficult-colleague--60796894https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60796894Sun, 18 Aug 2024 17:15:03 +0000MPSDifficult interactions with colleagues are not only a source of personal stress that can lead to burnout, but also presents potential clinical risk to patients as teamwork is eroded and clinical errors become more likely.  It can also be the...2029behaviour,behaviour.,communication,conflict,threatening,unprofessional,workplacefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-episode-32-top-tips-for-house-officers--60582746https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60582746Sun, 04 Aug 2024 17:15:02 +0000MPSBecoming a House Officer is a time of huge transition. It can be both exciting and frightening.  In this podcast we discuss potential pitfalls for House Officers starting work.    2523house,medical,nz,officersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-episode-31-what-is-considered-unprofessional-behaviour--60582745https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60582745Sun, 21 Jul 2024 17:15:01 +0000MPSIs a ‘robust’ argument unprofessional?  How about venting on my private social media page?  Where is the line between freedom of speech and unprofessional behaviour?  Find out the answers to these and other questions in this podcast. 2349argument,behaviour,media,social,unprofessional?falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-episode-30-medical-council-s-views-on-cosmetic-procedures--60582744https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60582744Sun, 07 Jul 2024 17:16:01 +0000MPSCan only plastic surgeons perform cosmetic procedures? What does appropriate consent look like?  Where are the pitfalls? This podcast discusses Medical Council’s expectations and how you can reduce your medicolegal risk in practice. 2304consent,cosmetic,plastic,surgeonsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-episode-29-supervising-other-doctors-guidance-and-what-to-do-when-things-go-pear-shaped--59384180https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59384180Sun, 09 Jun 2024 17:15:02 +0000MPSWhat does supervision of other doctors entail?  How closely should I supervise?  Am I responsible if they make a mistake? What do I do if it all goes pear shaped?  We will explore these questions in this podcast.2584clinicalsupervision,conflictsupervisee,conflictwithsupervisor,international,medicalcouncil,medicalgraduates,newzealand,prevocationalsupervisionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-episode-28-do-i-have-a-commercial-conflict-of-interest-how-to-avoid-complaint--59384181https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59384181Sun, 26 May 2024 17:15:02 +0000MPSDo you have a commercial conflict of interest?  Many clinicians now have commercial interests in areas of care outside of their traditional scope of practice: Cardiologists perform echocardiography, GPs own Rest Homes or Skin Clinics, Obstetricians...2135best,bias,commercial,conflict,honesty,interest,interests,patients,professionalismfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-episode-27-get-out-of-my-consultation-room-ending-the-professional-relationship-safely--59384179https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59384179Sun, 12 May 2024 17:35:02 +0000MPSThis is one of the most common requests we receive at MPS – how can I stop seeing this patient? Yet there is no one solution.  We will discuss various scenarios and the general strategies you might follow to protect you from complaint.2473boundaries,disenrolling,ending,patients,relationship,therapeuticfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-episode-24-being-asked-to-do-more-with-less-reducing-your-risk-in-secondary-care--59888209https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59888209Tue, 07 May 2024 01:20:45 +0000MPSThrough our MPS advice line, we are getting calls every day about the medicolegal risk of working in resource limitation.  In this First of three podcasts on this topic we will discuss the risks in Secondary Care and how to mitigate them. We will...2353falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-episode-26-i-am-the-best-what-you-can-and-can-t-say-about-the-services-you-provide--59384178https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59384178Sun, 28 Apr 2024 17:15:02 +0000MPSGiven the current work demands most health professionals are experiencing, advertising is probably the last thing you plan on doing. However, the MCNZ statement covers a lot more than just advertisements, and what you already have on your website may...1999advertising,conduct,council,medical,new,professional,qualifications,website,zealandfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-episode-25-being-asked-to-do-more-with-less-from-the-hdc-case-files--59384836https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59384836Mon, 15 Apr 2024 05:50:02 +0000MPSThrough our MPS advice line, we are getting calls every day about the medicolegal risk of working in resource limitation.  In this third and final podcast on this topic we will discuss a range of HDC cases to identify key learnings of how the HDC view...2965keylearnings,medicolegalrisk,resourceconstraints,resourcelimitationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-episode-24-being-asked-to-do-more-with-less-reducing-your-risk-in-primary-care--58911913https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58911913Sun, 17 Mar 2024 17:15:01 +0000MPSThrough our MPS advice line, we are getting calls every day about the medicolegal risk of working in resource limitation. In this second of three podcasts on this topic, we will discuss the risks in Primary Care and how to mitigate them. We will...2828drsamanthamurton,medicolegal,primarycare,riskfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-episode-23-ai-in-healthcare-what-s-so-risky-about-that-part-two--58508878https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58508878Mon, 04 Mar 2024 04:20:01 +0000MPSThis is part 2 of a two-part series on this topic. There is a lot of chatter, particularly in Primary Care, about AI and how it can really help relieve some of the pressure, which is desperately needed. But how safe is it? What are the fishhooks? Is...2791ai,chatgpt,healthcare,medical,primarycare,privacyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-episode-22-ai-in-healthcare-what-s-so-risky-about-that-part-one--58508877https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58508877Sun, 18 Feb 2024 17:15:01 +0000MPSThis is part 1 of a two-part series on this topic. There is a lot of chatter, particularly in Primary Care, about AI and how it can really help relieve some of the pressure, which is desperately needed. But how safe is it? What are the fishhooks? Is...2696ai,chatgpt,copilot,cybersecurity,healthcarefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-episode-21-can-i-accept-a-large-gift-from-my-patient-where-are-the-professional-boundaries--58399012https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58399012Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:50:01 +0000MPSIf it’s OK to accept a cake from a patient, what about a new car? How about a bequest in a patient’s will? Can I be on Facebook with patients? Does the Medical Council have jurisdiction in my personal online presence? Listen to this podcast as we...2712bequest,boundaries,gifts,media.,professional,socialfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-episode-20-providing-care-to-yourself-and-those-close-to-you-what-s-so-wrong-with-that--57476928https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57476928Sun, 19 Nov 2023 17:15:02 +0000MPSWhy are more and more doctors answering to the Medical Council for this.  When is it OK to treat family?  Find out in this podcast.1923doctors,law,medical,medicalcouncilnz,patientcare,professionalboundariesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-episode-19-good-prescribing-the-prescriber-s-pen-is-mightier-than-the-sword--57476929https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57476929Sun, 05 Nov 2023 17:15:02 +0000MPSWith a stroke of the electronic pen (or click of the mouse) we prescribe medications countless times per day. Using case examples we explore how to minimise prescribing errors and other conundrums.1948doctors,law,medical,medicalcasestudies,patient,prescriptionsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-episode-18-sorry-seems-to-be-the-hardest-word-disclosure-of-harm-following-an-adverse-event--57361801https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57361801Tue, 24 Oct 2023 17:15:02 +0000MPSToday we are talking about how and when to talk to patients when there has been an adverse outcome.2229adversereaction,apologies,dental,dentalprotection,opendisclosure,riskfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-episode-17-sexual-boundaries-and-how-to-keep-within-them--56951397https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56951397Sun, 08 Oct 2023 17:15:02 +0000MPSThis may seem simple - don’t have personal relations with your patients. But what about ex-patients? What about when you live in a small community? What when a patient accuses you of being inappropriate when nothing happened? We’re discussing cases...2423doctors,law,medical,patient,professionalism,workplaceboundariesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-episode-16-your-colleague-has-done-what-when-you-have-concerns-about-health-conduct-or-competence--56875191https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56875191Sun, 24 Sep 2023 17:15:01 +0000MPSAs a health professional, you have responsibilities relating to your colleagues, both those you work alongside and those in your care. This podcast will cover the 3 main areas of concern and the relevant MCNZ statement when you have concerns about a...2880competence,doctors,healthconcerns,law,medical,mentalhealth,patient,professionalismfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-episode-15-driving-drugged-the-clinician-s-guide-to-the-land-transport-drug-driving-amendment-act-2022--56694842https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56694842Sun, 10 Sep 2023 17:15:02 +0000MPSThis Act came into force on 11 March 2023 and has implications for prescribers. We will explore how this impacts you and how to minimise any risks.1540doctors,law,medical,medicationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-episode-14-vicarious-liability--56561653https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56561653Sun, 27 Aug 2023 17:15:02 +0000MPSA recent Supreme Court ruling on vicarious liability has changed the landscape of practice ownership. What does this mean for you? This podcast explains what you need to know.1665doctors,law,medical,patient,practiceownerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-episode-13-privacy-disclosure-of-health-information-in-psychiatry-when-to-disclose-without-consent--56148044https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56148044Sun, 13 Aug 2023 17:15:02 +0000MPSMental unwellness can be associated with an increased risk of harm to the patient or another person. When can clinicians safely release health information without consent?2142consent,doctors,health,information,medical,patient,privacyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-episode-12-privacy-police-and-government-agency-requests--56046611https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56046611Sun, 30 Jul 2023 17:15:02 +0000MPSIt’s 4pm on Monday afternoon and a police officer is at reception asking to speak with you about one of your patients. They want the patient’s clinical notes and they say it’s urgent. What do you do?2747doctors,documentation,law,medical,patient,privacyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-episode-11-children-s-notes-who-has-the-rights-to-access--56046610https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56046610Sun, 16 Jul 2023 17:15:02 +0000MPSThis relatively common scenario can still cause significant anxiety for the holder of the notes. Who can you release to; what happens if you release without authority; what happens if you refuse to release and someone complains?1574complaints,doctors,documentation,law,medical,privacyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-episode-10-privacy-unsolicited-3rd-party-information--54455153https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54455153Sun, 02 Jul 2023 17:15:02 +0000MPSIt is common for a doctor to be approached by friends or whanau with information about a patient - where do you document that? Do you promise to keep the source anonymous? Can you act on the information without telling the patient where it came from?2602consent,doctors,documentation,medical,privacy#patientfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-episode-9-privacy-how-to-deal-with-a-major-data-breach--54135134https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54135134Sun, 18 Jun 2023 17:15:02 +0000MPSWe begin our privacy series with an increasingly frequent issue. A number of high-profile healthcare providers have had thousands of patient files stolen. What can you do to protect your practice? How do you manage a major breach? Our guest speaker Mr...2183doctors,expert,medical,medicolegal,privacy,tipsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-episode-8-consent-treating-the-confused-patient--53664218https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53664218Sun, 04 Jun 2023 17:15:02 +0000MPSThis case centres on a confused patient needing gastroenterology input. We will discuss how to safely treat patients where no one can lawfully provide consent.1978doctors,medical,medicolegal #consent #confused,patientfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-episode-7-consent-withdrawal-of-consent-refusal-of-treatment-where-documentation-is-key--53664220]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53664220Sun, 21 May 2023 17:15:02 +0000MPSIn this case a patient refused a recommended treatment, and later regretted that choice and blamed the doctor for not warning of the risks. We discuss what documentation is essential to protect yourself, should a complaint arise.]]>1282complaint #clinicalnotes,consent,doctors #medicolegal,documentation,medicalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-episode-6-consent-how-detailed-and-how-specific-do-you-need-to-be--53664219]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53664219Sun, 07 May 2023 17:15:01 +0000MPSPatients often complain that they were not appropriately consented when they are unhappy about the outcome of a treatment or procedure. We will discuss how specific you need to be about the details of a procedure and how to use ‘consent as a process’...]]>1969complaint,consent,doctors,medical,medicolegal,treatmentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-episode-5-consent-urgency-but-no-consent--53589476https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53589476Sun, 23 Apr 2023 17:15:01 +0000MPSThis podcast will explore the issue of when treatment is needed urgently, but no-one is lawfully able to give informed consent. This will apply to some surgical as well as medical interventions when time is of the essence. How do you proceed safely?1705consent,doctors,law,medical,medicolegal,treatmentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-episode-4-consent-the-test-of-capacity-and-epa--53361941https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53361941Sun, 09 Apr 2023 17:15:01 +0000MPSThis podcast discusses a very confusing issue – capacity assessments and the Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA). Dr Young, a GP, is trying his best to help his patient get the care he needs but ends up with a complaint. Join us as we demystify this...2088assessments,capacity,complaint,consent,doctors,epoa,medical,medicolegal,primarycarefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-episode-3-consent-are-your-clinical-notes-helping-or-harming-you--53273321https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53273321Sun, 26 Mar 2023 17:15:01 +0000MPSIn our second episode of the Consent series, we discuss a case that demonstrates the importance of good documentation.1244casestudy,doctors,documentation,medical,medicolegal,medicolegal #clinical,notesfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-episode-2-consent-for-every-little-thing--53079643https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53079643Sun, 12 Mar 2023 19:15:02 +0000MPSIn our first episode of this series on Consent we explore two cases. In the first case a minor variation to the procedure resulted in an HDC breach finding. The second case involves severe post-operative complications and resulting in scrutiny of the...1670casestudy,consent,doctors,hdc,medical,medicolegalfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reducing-risk-episode-1-medical-certification--52797244https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52797244Sun, 26 Feb 2023 19:15:01 +0000MPSIssues with medical certificates are a regular source of complaints, often to the Medical Council. Something seemingly so simple can be a significant source of stress. Join us as we discuss ways to reduce your risk when you write your next medical...1442doctors,indemnity,medical,medicalcertification,medicalcouncil,medicolegalfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-8-what-to-expect-when-the-coroner-takes-jurisdiction--52106769https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52106769Sun, 11 Dec 2022 17:15:02 +0000MPSJoin Medicolegal Consultant’s, Dr Sam King and Dr Tim Cookson alongside legal expert Mr Adam Holloway for an insightful podcast which covers the topic of ‘What to expect when the coroner takes jurisdiction?’ Despite most clinicians rarely dealing...2219advice,coroner,doctors,legal,medical,medicolegalfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-7-the-anatomy-of-a-privacy-complaint-will-money-change-hands--51976156https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51976156Sun, 27 Nov 2022 17:15:02 +0000MPSThis episode investigates a case relating to Dr Strange during a privacy breach that occurred whilst working in a short-term locum. Medical Protection’s Medicolegal Consultants Dr Sam King and Dr Tim Cookson are joined by panel legal expert Adam...2005contractor,doctors,legal,medical,privacy,privacybreachfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-6-what-are-your-risks-with-acc-treatment-injury-claims--51859813https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51859813Sun, 13 Nov 2022 17:15:01 +0000MPSMost clinician’s will interact with ACC at some stage during their career. So, what does this system mean for clinicians in New Zealand? And what are the Medicolegal issues for providers within this system? Listen to our podcast to find out about the...1992acc,accidents,claims,complaints #medicolegal,medicalfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-5-what-to-expect-when-you-receive-a-notification-from-the-medical-council-of-new-zealand-part-2--51571500https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51571500Sun, 30 Oct 2022 17:15:01 +0000MPSThis informative podcast will delve into how the Medical Council of New Zealand deals with complaints and the possible outcomes of the processes they follow. Using case studies to highlight key areas that our team have previously assisted members...1677casestudies,complaints,doctors,medical,medicalcouncilnz,medicalpractitionerfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-4-what-to-expect-when-you-receive-a-notification-from-the-medical-council-of-new-zealand-part-1--51571501https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51571501Sun, 16 Oct 2022 17:15:01 +0000MPSThis informative podcast will delve into how the Medical Council of New Zealand deals with complaints and the possible outcomes of the processes they follow. Using case studies to highlight key areas that our team have previously assisted members...1883casestudies,complaints,doctors,medical,medicalcouncilnz,medicalpractitionerfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-3-what-to-expect-when-you-receive-an-hdc-complaint--51391591https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51391591Sun, 02 Oct 2022 17:15:01 +0000MPSJoin Medicolegal consultants from Medical Protection for an in-depth discussion around what to expect if you receive a Health and Disability Commission (HDC) complaint. With years of experience dealing with regular HDC cases, this panel-style podcast...2071complaints,doctors,hdc,medical,medicolegal,supportfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-2-how-to-manage-a-complaint-101--51192579https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51192579Sun, 18 Sep 2022 17:15:01 +0000MPSHow do you respond to a complaint that comes directly to your organisation? Medical Protection’s Dr Tim Cookson, Dr Lucy Gibberd and Dr Sam King our experienced Medicolegal consultants will guide you on the best ways to manage a complaint made...2347complaints,doctors,medical,practice,primarycare,private,privatepractice,specialistsfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-1-what-medical-protection-provides-for-our-members-and-the-value-of-being-discretionary--51034534https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51034534Fri, 26 Aug 2022 03:37:02 +0000MPSOur first Medical Protection New Zealand podcast ‘What MPS provides for our members and the value of being discretionary’ features Medicolegal Consultants, Dr Sam King and Dr Tim Cookson as well as legal expert from Wotton Kearney, Mr Adam Holloway....2158discretionary,doctors,indemnity,medical,medicolegal,occurence-basedfalse1full