Resources & Guides
We’ve boiled down our expertise into guides and articles to help you get to grips with everything to do with healthcare insurance, risk management and professional indemnity.
Our content is designed to help educate you on topics, but these shouldn’t be used to replace any questions you have about your current policy, claims that may have arisen or organising insurance cover.
Navigating Medical Indemnity Insurance for Professionals Working Abroad
In today’s globalised healthcare landscape, professionals often find themselves treating patients across borders. As digital health solutions like telemedicine and teleradiology continue to grow, Medicas offers specialised international medical indemnity insurance.
What is the E in eHealth?
eHealth insurance provides tailored protection for healthcare providers and businesses operating in the digital healthcare space. As eHealth continues to evolve, comprehensive insurance coverage ensures businesses can confidently innovate while safeguarding patient care and data.
The Critical Role of Cyber Liability Insurance in Healthcare
Discover the critical importance of cyber liability insurance for healthcare providers in 2024. Learn how cyber attacks can impact clinics, hospitals, and patient safety, and why comprehensive coverage is essential to safeguard against financial, legal, and operational risks
The Australian MDO collapse
Learn about the Australian medical indemnity crisis. Highlighting the risks of discretionary vs. contractual cover and choosing the right protection for your healthcare practice.
Medicas to Attend Acute & General Medicine Conference 2024
Medicas is excited to attend the Acute & General Medicine Conference 2024, a major UK event for healthcare professionals, on 12-13 November at ExCeL London. This conference enables Medicas to connect with industry leaders and showcase our tailored insurance solutions.
Strategies to Prevent Sexual Misconduct and Abuse in Healthcare Settings
Dr. Edwin Rajadurai, Managing Director of Medicas, outlines strategies to prevent sexual misconduct and abuse in healthcare settings. This article articulates how to create a safe and respectful environment for patients and healthcare professionals alike.
Dual Claims in Medical Malpractice: Holding Medics and Clinics Liable
Medical malpractice attorneys in the United Kingdom can file claims not just against individual doctors, but also against the firms or clinics for which they operate. Learn more about the consequences of dual claims.
Private Teleradiology – An Evolving Landscape
Teleradiology has become widely used all over the UK, due to technological advancements and the need to reduce the backlog in the NHS sector. This article will explore the reasons behind the development of teleradiology, its benefits, and its potential downsides and exposures.
Medical Malpractice Claims profile in private practice
Medical malpractice claims are a significant issue in the healthcare industry globally, and the United Kingdom (UK) is no exception. In the UK, medical malpractice claims are primarily handled by the National Health Service (NHS), which is a publicly funded healthcare system.
The evolution and future of healthcare and how that affects medical malpractice claims
The healthcare industry has undergone significant evolution in recent years, and this has brought about new challenges for medical indemnity insurance. Medical malpractice claims and insurance in the UK have been particularly affected by these changes.
Medical Defence Organisations vs. Insurance Companies for Medical indemnity – Which is right for you?
In the United Kingdom, healthcare professionals are required to have medical indemnity insurance to protect themselves in case of any claims of negligence or malpractice.
What is informed consent? How can you best ask your patients for consent?
Patients are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of informed consent. Putting practicians at risk. It is essential for you to understand the theory and practice behind informed consent. Read our key recommendations on how to effectively ask your patients for consent.
How To Successfully Respond To A Complaint
As a medical professional, despite your best efforts, you will always receive complaints from dissatisfied patients within your day-to-day clinical practice. Naturally, this is a stressful experience to have to go through.
Common Surgical Mistakes That Can Turn into Nasty Claims
Studies into surgical errors in the UK have been conducted by the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD). One of these studies highlighted that the UK has 5.5 cases of surgical errors per 100,000 patients discharged from hospital.
