MDDUS is pleased to offer access to indemnity for members working in a voluntary capacity at the forthcoming Commonwealth Games, subject to the following conditions:
- The member is in active membership with MDDUS and has paid a subscription for clinical work
- The member holds a GMC licence to practise (or other appropriate professional registration, e.g. GDC)
- The member has not entered into a formal arrangement/contract to provide care for individual athletes or teams (they may however be required to treat athletes on an ad hoc basis in the course of their volunteer duties)
- The member works within the limits of their competence and has appropriate training and experience
- The member is not restricted to working in a GMC-approved setting (F1/F2).
In addition, an MDDUS member who may be in attendance as a spectator is covered for any emergency situation that may occur, classified as a Good Samaritan act. If anyone has any doubts about cover, please contact the medical advisory service or our membership team.
This page was correct at the time of publication. Any guidance is intended as general guidance for members only. If you are a member and need specific advice relating to your own circumstances, please contact one of our advisers.