MDDUS successfully defends £2.7m clinical negligence claim against emergency surgeon
MDDUS Director of Professional Services and General Counsel, Emma Parfitt said: “This case provides a clear reference point for medical defence, setting a precedent that will be referenced for years to come."
Royal Award recognises MDDUS’ exceptional workplace training
Dr Naeem Nazem, head of medical at MDDUS, said: "By investing in our colleagues, we’ve developed an expert team ready to provide advice to our growing membership."
Streeting's zero-tolerance stance on racism against NHS staff is 'entirely accurate', says MDDUS
MDDUS Chief Executive, Chris Kenny, said: "This commitment to zero-tolerance directly addresses one of the five key asks for the new government we published last month."
MDDUS condemns 'appalling' racist and Islamophobic attacks on healthcare workers
MDDUS Chief Executive, Chris Kenny, said: "There is no excuse or justification for what has been happening on our streets. All healthcare workers deserve to go to work in safety and without fear of abuse or attack."
MDDUS calls for clinical negligence reform
Dr John Holden, Chief Medical Officer at MDDUS, responds to the NHS Resolution Annual Report for 2023/24
MDDUS responds to research showing trainers at risk of burnout
Dr Naeem Nazem, Head of Medical at MDDUS, responds to the findings of the General Medical Council (GMC)'s latest national training survey.
Medical defence specialist reports annual growth and strong financial status
MDDUS has announced a six percent growth in membership that sees it now represent 65,000 doctors and dentists across the United Kingdom.
Five healthcare priorities for a new government
MDDUS has today published its five key asks of the incoming government, which are based on direct feedback from the 65,000 doctors and dentists it represents.
Medicine shortages spark crisis among family doctors who say patients’ safety is at risk without urgent action
Three quarters of family doctors are experiencing debilitating moral distress because they cannot access medicines they know their patients need
MDDUS urges GDC to redouble its commitment to reduce the backlog in the case examiner process
Rachael Bell, head of dental at MDDUS, said: “We're pleased to see an increase in the number of cases closing with no action – however the GDC must not sit on its laurels."