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Frontline surgery staff to get free emotional wellbeing support
The UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS has taken the step of extending its free and confidential support service for doctors and dentists to include the administrative staff they employ.
MDDUS seeks urgent clarification in the wake of GDC v Williams
MDDUS has written to the Office of the Chief Dental Officer (England) and NHS England to seek urgent clarification about the way NHS England will interpret the NHS dental charges and contracts regulations in relation to mixing NHS and private treatment.
Older doctors are not immune to burnout and wellbeing crisis, new Dundee University report shows
MDDUS Head of Medical Division Dr Naeem Nazem described the report's findings as worrying and said they must be taken seriously by government.
MDDUS encourages all dental registrants to contribute to the GDC consultation on guidance concerning indemnity arrangements.
MDDUS chief executive Chris Kenny called on the profession to engage with the debate.
GDC changes to fitness to practise processes are “pragmatic and sensible”, says MDDUS
MDDUS Head of Dental Division Stephen Henderson said the changes would bring significant improvements for registrants.
Government pledges to clamp down on NHS Trusts not providing round the clock access to food for doctors
The Government will force NHS Trusts in England to make food and drink available to healthcare workers round the clock if Trusts fail to deliver the national standards introduced last year.
MDDUS responds to GDC consultation on guidance to its Interim Orders Committee
MDDUS Head of Dental Division Stephen Henderson welcomes the proposed changes, but urges the Government to reform fitness to practise legislation.
MDDUS responds to BMA survey on junior doctor wellbeing
MDDUS Head of Medical Division Dr Naeem Nazem said stress levels in the UK healthcare workforce have reached an almost unsustainable point.
MDDUS responds to General Dental Council position statement
MDDUS welcomes clarity on registration requirements for oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
Good medical record keeping essential as NHS under pressure
Doctors across the UK are being reminded to practise good record keeping to prevent professional difficulties whilst working under extraordinary circumstances.