Law

Combining medicine and law
The need for knowledge of both medicine and the law features prominently in many jobs, and it is not surprising that many doctors find law interesting and have seriously considered a career relating to it.
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MPS medicolegal advisor
Medicolegal advisers play an active part in dealing with some of the 11,000 claims for damages managed by MPS every year, in what is a challenging and rewarding role. Medicolegal advisers have a wide range of clinical backgrounds, reflecting the variety of MPS members. All are expected to complete a relevant postgraduate
law qualification, such as an LLB or LLM.
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Profile: MPS medicolegal advisor
What is like being a medicolegal adviser? ^"It is very similar to being a doctor. The responsibility is enormous, but the rewards are great."
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Legal qualifications for doctors
This article explains why it is never too late to study
law.
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How to become a lawyer
Doctors tend to view lawyers with trepidation. A practising barrister attempts to answer any questions you might have about lawyers and how to become one.
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Profile: medicolegal expert
Find out why a successful medicolegal expert made the leap from medicine.
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Medicolegal practice
A personal experience of medicolegal practice.
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