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Mentoring is an important part of developing the next generation of ophthalmic surgeons. But if you are providing mentoring, teaching or professional support, have you told your indemnity provider? For experienced ophthalmic surgeons, sharing knowledge and experience with colleagues and trainees is an important contribution to the future of the specialty. However, as your professional… Continue reading Mentoring the Next Generation of Ophthalmic Surgeons: Have You Checked Your Indemnity Cover?

All ophthalmic surgeons have a professional duty to be open and honest when something goes wrong with a patient’s treatment or care that has caused, or has the potential to cause, harm or distress. This is known as the Professional Duty of Candour and is a fundamental aspect of good clinical practice. Although writing a… Continue reading A Practical Guide to Writing a Duty of Candour Letter for Ophthalmic Surgeons

Indemnity Cover Protects Your Clinical Practice – Not Your Employment Rights Many ophthalmic surgeons assume that their professional indemnity arrangements provide comprehensive protection whenever a dispute arises in the workplace. However, this is a common misconception. Medical indemnity cover is designed primarily to protect clinicians against claims arising from their professional clinical practice. It is… Continue reading Understanding the Limitations of Ophthalmic Surgeons’ Indemnity Cover

WhatsApp groups have become an indispensable part of modern healthcare. They connect colleagues across disciplines, facilitate rapid knowledge sharing, and provide a valuable platform for professional collaboration and education. For ophthalmologists, and many other healthcare professionals, discussing challenging cases with trusted peers can enhance learning and improve clinical decision-making. However, these informal conversations may carry… Continue reading The Hidden Medico-Legal Risks of Clinical Advice on WhatsApp

For many ophthalmic surgeons, medical indemnity is something that remains in the background until a complaint, claim, or regulatory issue arises. As a result, when considering a change of indemnity provider, one of the most common concerns is whether moving providers could leave them exposed to claims arising from previous clinical work. The good news… Continue reading Thinking of Changing Your Indemnity Provider? Here’s What Ophthalmic Surgeons Need to Know

The ongoing issues surrounding certain Oculentis intraocular lenses (IOLs) continue to generate significant legal and professional concern within ophthalmology. While the original problems stemmed from the manufacture of the lenses themselves, an increasing number of claims are now being directed towards ophthalmic surgeons, clinics, and healthcare providers involved in supplying and implanting the affected products.… Continue reading Oculentis Lens Claims: Why Ophthalmic Surgeons Are Increasingly Being Drawn into Product Liability Disputes