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Masterclass on managing GP premises

GPs and practice managers are invited to attend one of a series of nationwide seminars run by Capsticks Solicitors LLP focused on managing practice premises.

• 30 May 2017
• MDDUS Update

Join the MDDUS customer panel

AT MDDUS we are always looking for ways to improve our service to members and we’d love to hear what you think - in exchange for £25 M&S vouchers.

• 30 May 2017
• MDDUS Update

Sign up for new MDDUS webinars

Reducing risk associated with incapacity, new EU data protection laws and NHS Scotland complaints handling procedures are the focus of the latest MDDUS webinars.

• 17 May 2017
• MDDUS Update

CPD-accredited learning for MDDUS members

MDDUS members can log into our new website to access a wide range of risk resources including CPD-accredited modules, video presentations, online courses and webinars.

• 16 May 2017
• MDDUS Update

Good practice in consent – RCGP accredited course

MDDUS members can learn how to get it right when obtaining consent with our new online course – accredited by the Royal College of GPs.

• 27 April 2017
• MDDUS Update

Discount rate change in Scotland will further increase legal costs

THE Scottish Government has announced its intention to follow the decision made in England by the Lord Chancellor to cut the discount rate applied to personal injury claims from 2.5 to -0.75 per cent. This will result in an increase in the size of compensation payments, leading to significant new costs for the NHS in Scotland and medical defence organisations (MDOs), such as MDDUS.

• 29 March 2017
• MDDUS Update

MDDUS input on new GMC indemnity guidance

MDDUS is pleased the GMC has addressed concerns on how "adequate and appropriate indemnity and insurance" is interpreted as part of new updated guidance.

• 29 March 2017
• MDDUS Update

MDDUS launches new mission statement and brand values

MDDUS has launched a new mission statement and set out its brand values after an extensive consultation involving staff, the Board and a membership survey and working group.

• 29 March 2017
• MDDUS Update

Sign up for new risk webinars

Find out more about managing incapacity in adults, the new NHS Scotland complaints handling procedure and the use of chaperones in the latest MDDUS risk management webinars.

• 29 March 2017
• MDDUS Update

Insight Spring Q1 2017 puzzle solution

Solution to Insight Spring Q1 2017 crossword puzzle

• 01 March 2017
• MDDUS Update