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Medical Protection Society: Leading provider of professional indemnity and expert advice to doctors & health professionals in South Africa and around the world.

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While our systems are offline, for urgent medicolegal call us on 0800 014 780 (Toll Free).

We’re sorry for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

[Medical Protection🇿🇦 @MPSdoctorsRSA]

Our IT systems will be undergoing scheduled maintenance from
🕠 17:30 (GMT) Thursday 29 January to
🕣 08:30 (GMT) Monday 2 February.
Access to Member Login, membership applications and quotes, other online services, and calls to our Member Services Centre will be affected ⬇️

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@MedicalBriefZA

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High Court rules that doctors in private practice are under no legal obligation to accept every patient seeking care, we explain why it's essential to know when a doctor-patient relationship begins and when doctors can lawfully decline to enter into one
https://t.co/FAVkE0piRn

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We have published our submission to the Draft Mediation Bill, calling for the inclusion of clear rules and protocols tailored for the private healthcare sector in order to make the Bill a success.

More information, including our submission, here:
https://t.co/IbtEKtSR7M

[Medical Protection🇿🇦 @MPSdoctorsRSA]

Very interesting commentary by @UCT_news Professor Jacqueline Hoare in the South African Journal of Science. Citing our research on the challenges that are impacting doctors’ mental wellbeing, Prof Hoare argues for more emotional leadership in health care

https://t.co/FmM5CGfzun

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What will the HPCSA's new crackdown on CPD mean for healthcare professionals? @YashNaidoo provides an overview in @MedicalBriefZA and details how to become compliant with CPD requirements:

https://t.co/POAByLPb0C

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Earlier today, our Medicolegal Consultant, Dr Volker Hitzeroth, spoke with @lesterkk on @CapeTalk to discuss our survey findings into presenteeism among South African doctors

Listen here: https://t.co/CIGbYbHhDJ

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Over 800 members in South Africa responded to our survey about the impact of a culture of presenteeism on their wellbeing. Thank you to @21shoni for reporting on this important issue in @TimesLIVE today

https://t.co/hLRkFk7Gdz

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More needs to be done to address the factors driving a culture of presenteeism, and ensure doctors working in both public hospitals and private clinics can access mental wellbeing support when they need it

https://t.co/YomecWyQFd

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Comments like these demonstrate why we need greater education about presenteeism and the risks associated with it - to both the doctor and the patient 👇

https://t.co/YomecWyQFd

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As part of our presenteeism survey, many doctors in South Africa told us continuing to work when not feeling mentally well enough had impacted on patient care

https://t.co/YomecWyQFd

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In our survey on presenteeism, almost three-quarters of doctors say they continue to work despite not feeling mentally well enough to do so, with many citing patient demand & feeling that taking time off for mental wellbeing is not deemed “acceptable”

https://t.co/YomecWyQFd

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We have published the findings of our survey into presenteeism among South African doctors, which found 72% continue to work despite not feeling mentally well enough to do so. Thank you to @TamarKahn for reporting on this important issue in @BDliveSA

https://t.co/ReNfTvNnLd

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MPS Chief Executive, Karen Miller, thanks Ian Eardley who stepped down as Chair of Council at our AGM this week and welcomes Dr Graham Stokes who steps into the role.
https://t.co/7udLsuVfDg

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Dr Graham Stokes’ message to members at the start of his term as Chair of MPS Council yesterday 👇

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Our 2023 annual report, published today, highlights significant progress towards achieving net zero emissions in our operations across the entire MPS estate by 2027.

Read more: https://t.co/EVQkiXQkGJ

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We have made significant progress towards achieving net zero emissions in our operations by 2027. Our latest annual report sets out the strides we are making to reduce our environmental impact 👉 https://t.co/EVQkiXQkGJ

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🇿🇦 Ikaneng Yingwane, a fourth year medical student at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, is supported by Medical Protection for FREE.
Join now 👉 https://t.co/tutWKakLbk
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🇿🇦 'I'd been accused of touching a patient inappropriately'
Whether you are a state-employed or private doctor, this harrowing experience could happen to you. Watch our full-length video to help prevent this happening to you 👉https://t.co/x6HszsVgVi #medicalprotection