The Medical Protection New Zealand podcast

In our second episode of the Consent series, we discuss a case that demonstrates the importance of good documentation.

In 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 consent process.

Issues 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 certificate.

Join 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 with the coroner, when an inquiry does occur it can be an anxious time due to the lack of understanding of the process and possible outcomes. This episod...

This 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 Holloway, Partner at Wotton Kearney to discuss the anatomy of a privacy complaint and the appropriate steps to take when a breach occurs.

Most 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 risks associated with Accident Compensation and treatment injury claims as well as how Medical Protection can assist during the process.

This 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 with, this episode provides invaluable information for any medical practitioner in New Zealand.

This 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 with, this episode provides invaluable information for any medical practitioner in New Zealand.

Join 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 provides expert advice on the next best steps for clinicians in this situation and how Medical Protection can assist.

How 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 directly to your organisation. Case studies will also be used to highlight key areas of importance when dealing with complaints.

Our 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. This informative discussion will cover who MPS are, what we offer and focus on the benefits of being discretionary rather than offering an insurance p...