MDDUS appoints new chief executive as Chris Kenny steps down after 11 years at the helm
The Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland (MDDUS) has appointed Raman Sankaran as Chief Executive, succeeding Chris Kenny, who will step down after eleven years in post.
Media medic Dr Zoe Williams becomes an Honorary Fellow of MDDUS
Dr Zoe Williams, the resident GP on ITV’s This Morning, has been made an Honorary Fellow of the doctors’ organisation MDDUS.
Northern Ireland GPs urged not to ‘sleepwalk’ in state-managed indemnity
Chris Kenny, chief executive at MDDUS, said: "It’s hugely disappointing and concerning to see the RCGP in Northern Ireland overlook the reality of the situation."
MDDUS welcomes NHS England change of heart on decision to end the NHS Practitioner Health service
Dr Naeem Nazem, head of medical at MDDUS, said: “While the initial decision to cut this lifeline service was a misstep by NHS England, we welcome their change of heart."
Protecting young patients taking isotretinoin for acne
BETTER information about serious risks to young patients taking the acne medication isotretinoin are necessary so that patients can make informed decisions before use.
Quarter of patients avoiding dental treatment due to cost survey finds
ALMOST a quarter of adult patients in England have delayed or gone without NHS dental treatment due to cost, a YouGov survey has found.
Older doctors are not immune to burnout and wellbeing crisis, new Dundee University report shows
MDDUS Head of Medical Division Dr Naeem Nazem described the report's findings as worrying and said they must be taken seriously by government.
Concern over young people missing out on life-saving vaccines
UPTAKE of vaccines offered to 13 and 14 year olds fell during the 2021 to 2022 academic year, leaving many young people unprotected from life-threatening diseases, according data published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
Falsified oxygen cylinders identified in Scotland
FALSIFIED medical oxygen has been circulating in a small number of dental practices within Scotland.
Multimillion pound medication errors revealed in new report
MEDICATION errors cost the NHS £35 million in compensation in five years, a new report from NHS Resolution has revealed.