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MDDUS report steep rise in social media calls
Doctors who interact with patients on social media risk blurring the boundaries of the professional relationship, says UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS.
Consider data security when using smartphones at work
Doctors are reminded to consider security of patient data and issues of confidentiality when tempted to use smartphones or tablets to deliver patient care, says UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS.
Treating family and friends presents challenges for dentists
Dentists are urged to follow the same procedures when treating family and friends as they do with all other patients, says UK-wide dental defence organisation MDDUS.
MDDUS wins eco award
MDDUS has been awarded the prestigious Carbon Trust Standard for its success in reducing carbon emissions.
Doctors urged to administer flu vaccines appropriately
UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS are reminding doctors to ensure flu vaccinations are administered and delegated appropriately.
Early intervention can help in child protection issues
Dentists are urged to act swiftly if they have any concerns regarding child protection issues, says UK-wide dental defence organisation MDDUS.
Doctors protected for Good Samaritan acts
Doctors have an ethical duty to assist members of the public for Good Samaritan acts and will be covered in the unlikely event of a litigation claim arising, says UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS.
MDDUS dental membership continues to grow
Medical and dental defence organisation MDDUS is reporting a 40 per cent increase in their market share of dentists in England since the year 2000.
MDDUS recruits new adviser as membership continues to grow
Medical defence organisation MDDUS has recruited a new adviser in their London office, as membership continues to grow throughout the UK.
MDDUS Chief Executive announces retirement
UK-wide medical and dental defence organisation MDDUS announced today that its Chief Executive Professor Gordon Dickson will retire at the end of the year.
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Member feedback for our MDDUS colleagues Lucy Yates, solicitor and Greg Dollman, medical adviser. ‘Thank you very m… https://t.co/Ko2JnnKCcY
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In the Insight Secondary magazine article, ‘Are you delegating safely?’, MDDUS risk adviser @lou_kay highlights how… https://t.co/GskVEMNuCC
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Doctors across the UK are being reminded to practise good record keeping to prevent professional difficulties whils… https://t.co/0riDMGa6mQ
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Jim Killgore is the publications editor at MDDUS and his latest Insight Secondary magazine article ‘Virtual wards i… https://t.co/7YWmkTdY88
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With one in three UK junior doctors going hungry due to a lack of access to nutritious food at work, we have been u… https://t.co/L9Fec9Y4rc
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In the new Insight Secondary magazine, the article ‘Burnout risks patient safety’ from @lizprice_risk looks at how… https://t.co/SkrxDeWoyN
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We recently published our latest Insight Secondary magazine which includes the articles ‘Going hungry on shift’, ‘B… https://t.co/kstgZFyaGU
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Our latest member survey revealed that one in three junior doctors go hungry at work and say their struggle to acce… https://t.co/abYOqZ2o5R
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RT @PApodcastUK: In order to find out more about professional indemnity, I spoke with Dr Shepherd and Dr Brittain from @MDDUS_News to talk…
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Member feedback for our colleague, Dr Gordon McDavid, medico-legal adviser at MDDUS. ‘I’m really thankful to all th… https://t.co/p59jL8KIkQ
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The results of this investigation reflect the findings of our survey carried out last year, which revealed that thr… https://t.co/prSze8HvUu
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To be held on Tuesday, 21 February our training event ‘Professionalism: fulfilling your duties as a dentist’ has be… https://t.co/pXu6XblYxd
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The member benefit, YourHalo is free, confidential, and available 24/7 with unlimited usage. It is straightforward… https://t.co/bgfRhOS296
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RT @rcpsglasgow: It’s just over one week until our Scottish Orthodontic Conference takes place. In the final session, you can hear from Rac…
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Sadly, this investigation reflects the results of our own survey, where 77% of junior doctors said they had experie… https://t.co/gL84bHegci
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This #BrewMonday @Samaritans is reminding people to reach out for a cuppa and a catch-up with family, friends and c… https://t.co/EsnciKidAj
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Insight Primary magazine’s final article is ‘Frank and fearless’, where Alan Gaw (@ResearchET) writes about Jane El… https://t.co/NM9H16TTZR
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Member feedback for our MDDUS colleagues Daryl Tollervey (solicitor) and Dr Susan Gibson-Smith (deputy head of the… https://t.co/ZFQV8JM2Ok
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In the viewpoint article ‘A place of acceptance’, MDDUS medico-legal adviser Dr @GordonMcDavid offers a personal pe… https://t.co/6U8pJwKa6R
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RT @MDDUS_CEO: @MDDUS_News Delighted to see so many of our members honoured for their dedication, innovation and exceptional service. We’re…
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