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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.

  • 08 October 2014
  • Press release

Respect patient autonomy and share decision making

Doctors are reminded to respect patient autonomy and share decision making where possible, says UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS.

  • 23 September 2014
  • Press release

Practices to prepare for changes to holiday entitlement

Practices should be prepared for possible changes to the way holiday entitlement is calculated in relation to staff who work overtime, says UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS.

  • 27 August 2014
  • Press release

Five top prescribing tips for new doctors

UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS is issuing prescribing tips for new graduates embarking on their first hospital jobs next week.

  • 30 July 2014
  • Press release

Doctors urged not to prescribe for family members overseas

Doctors are urged to refrain from prescribing drugs for family or friends overseas, says UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS.

  • 28 July 2014
  • Press release

Ensure dental care professionals renew registration

Dentists are reminded to ensure their staff pay their Annual Retention Fee (ARF) on time as failure to do so will result in them being temporarily unable to carry out their duties, says UK-wide dental defence organisation MDDUS.

  • 09 July 2014
  • Press release

Failure to renew registration could disrupt patient care

Healthcare professionals are reminded to ensure that they and their staff pay annual registration fees on time or risk being temporarily banned from practising, says UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS.

  • 09 July 2014
  • Press release

Doctor volunteers will be protected during Games

UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS is pleased to offer access to indemnity for members working in a voluntary capacity at the forthcoming Commonwealth Games.

  • 30 June 2014
  • Press release

Get ready and let the Games begin

Medical and dental practices are urged to take steps now to avoid any potential staff issues during the forthcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

  • 30 June 2014
  • Press release

Are doctors ticking the right boxes?

Doctors could face a potential negligence claim by simply ticking the wrong box on patient assessment forms, says UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS.

  • 04 June 2014
  • Press release

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