MDDUS welcomes Health Secretary’s clear backing of UK doctors
Dr Naeem Nazem, Head of Medical Division at MDDUS, welcomes Wes Streeting's clear backing of UK doctors and his decision to rapidly call out misinformation
MDDUS joins call to retain doctors’ health route in GMC investigations
Dr John Holden, chief medical officer at MDDUS, comments on the joint letter to the health minister on retaining doctors' health route in GMC investigations
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."
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MDDUS at the RCGP conference
MDDUS is attending the forthcoming RCGP Annual Conference and Exhibition 2023 to be held at the SEC Glasgow from 19 to 20 October.
Advice for doctors during industrial action
MDDUS advice for doctors in line with our commitment always to support our members with dedicated professional advice.
Insight Primary Q3 2023
In this issue:
- Assisted dying back in the news
- MDDUS: “Tired. Concerned. Trying not to lose hope.” A report from the NHS frontline
- Risk: Safe telephone triage
- Call log
- Practice management: Probationary periods
- Leadership: Managing change - 10 essential tactics
- Candour: Is it safe to apologise?
- Practice staff: Supporting physician associates in clinical practice
- Innovation: Voice in the bank
- Case file: Redaction software for SARs
- Case file: Blood in urine
- Case file: Tick-box error
- Ethics: All for one and one for all?
- Vignette: George Northcroft (1868 – 1943)
New guides to help surgeons defend against negligence claims
NEW best practice guides to documenting common surgical procedures aim to help NHS teams in England defend against claims of negligence or poor practice.
Government calls for GP appointments within two weeks
PATIENTS in England needing a GP appointment should get one within two weeks, according to new government plans.
MDDUS reminds members to check cover is up to date
MEMBERS are being urged to ensure their medical and dental indemnity subscription gives them the cover they need as the NHS continues to recover from the pandemic.