MDDUS responds to the Public Accounts Committee's report on the cost of clinical negligence
Commenting on the Public Accounts Committee’s report on the costs of clinical negligence, Chris Kenny, chief executive at MDDUS, said:
“This report underlines the urgent need for the government to tackle the scale of clinical negligence costs in England and Wales."
MDDUS survey highlights challenges GPs face in managing childhood obesity
A new survey has revealed how often GPs see obesity in children and adults, as well as the difficulties family doctors face when raising health concerns about patients’ weight.
More than half of 540 GPs surveyed (56%) have treated obesity in adult patients, while a third (34%) have managed obesity in both adults and children.
Statement from MDDUS on the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry
Comment from the Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland (MDDUS) which has provided Drs Inkster, Peters and Redding with legal support throughout the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry.
MDDUS responds to the GMC's EDI update
Commenting on the GMC’s annual equality, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) progress update, Chris Kenny, chief executive of MDDUS, said:
“We endorse the GMC’s statement that inequalities in medicine are not inevitable and wholeheartedly support its calls for healthcare leaders and employers to do more to address this challenge."
MDDUS responds to GDC proposal for remote hearings
Rachael Bell, interim head of dental said: "The GDC's effort to manage resources must not come at the cost of fairness."
MDDUS writes to GDC urging reconsideration of “unlawful guidance” following high court ruling
MDDUS has written to the General Dental Council urging it to reconsider its attempt to sideline a High Court ruling that a double jeopardy aspect of professional conduct sanctions is wrong and unfair.
Case file: Root in situ
...It is claimed that Dr N should have referred Mr K for extraction of the root fragment before undertaking the bridgework...
Scottish GDPs: ensure you check your nhs.scot email inbox
GDP members in Scotland are reminded that the Scottish Dental Reference Service (SDRS), which monitors the standard and quality of NHS dental treatment in Scotland, have changed how communications are shared with dentists.
MDDUS supporting members with temporary GMC registration
Members who plan to continue working with a temporary GMC registration to assist with work related to the pandemic should update MDDUS.
Good medical record keeping essential as NHS under pressure
Doctors across the UK are being reminded to practise good record keeping to prevent professional difficulties whilst working under extraordinary circumstances.