MIPS is a not-for-profit organisation and medical defence organisation formed to:
- support and protect the character and interests of its members;
- promote honourable and discourage irregular practice;
- consider, originate, promote and support or oppose legislative or other measures affecting members
MIPS’ main role is to assist members in the event that there is an adverse outcome in the course of their professional practice. This assistance includes collegiate support and understanding, in addition to the management of complaints and claims against members.
