MDDUS website maintenance
Please note. We will be carrying out essential website maintenance between 7am and 9am on Tuesday, 16 August 2022. Some functionality and parts of the website may not be available during this time.
We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause.
Protect your future
We can now offer Income Protection Plus insurance to all our members. It could provide you with peace of mind that you would continue to receive a regular income if you become unable to practise due to illness or injury. You can tailor a plan that suits your personal circumstances.
YourHalo - caring for your health and wellbeing
As a valued member, you have free current access to a confidential support service that is available 24/7. If you need someone to talk to or feel yourself needing support, please act now and find out how we can support you.
2021 – Our Year in Review
MDDUS is proudly mutual and we’ve brought together all the key facts about how we worked hard for our members in 2021 into our Year in Review. In it you’ll hear from colleagues across our teams explaining what we did, how we performed and our plans for the future.
Why MDDUS?
Here when you need us
Advice from leading medico- and dento-legal experts 24/7, 365 days a year
Indemnity
Access to professional indemnity against claims which arise from the practice of medicine and dentistry
Advice & support
Advice, representation and legal support for disciplinary matters, GMC/GDC hearings and CIs/FAIs
See how MDDUS can help you.
Click here to select your professionAdvice and support when you need it
MDDUS provides access to some of the UK's most experienced experts in the medico- and dento-legal fields. They understand the challenges you face on a daily basis. They’re here to help you deal with difficult situations efficiently and expertly.
MEDICAL
Our medical advisory team is made up of doctors and practice managers with specialist medico-legal experience. They are available to provide advice and support 24/7.
DENTAL
Our dental advisory team are all dentists with specialist dento-legal experience, providing members with 24-hour advice and support.
Resources for healthcare professionals
Our resource library offers a wide range of information on legal, regulatory and clinical risk, as well as news, features and case studies. Read some of our recent articles or click below to browse all resources.
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Informal advice or crossing a line?
There has been a growing trend of doctors being asked for, or providing their professional opinion outside the clinical setting, such as on social media platforms. So is it okay to give advice in this way? Medical adviser Dr Roopinder Brar offers practical advice.
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Dilemma: Covert recording made public
A patient covertly records a dental consultation and posts it on social media. Is this within their rights?
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Responding to online practice criticism
Risk adviser Kay Louise Grant offers advice on handling unfavourable online comments.
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Conflict with colleagues – nipping issues in the bud
Mediator Owen Bubbers-Jones shows how simple, tested tools can help nip any conflict in the bud.