MDDUS responds to 10-year plan for health in England
Chris Kenny, chief executive of the medical defence organisation MDDUS, responds to the 10-year plan for health in England.
Meet the students inspiring the next generation of doctors and dentists
Student doctors and dentists across the UK are showcasing their journey from graduation to qualified practitioners in a new social media series they hope will inspire future professionals.
AI Risk Management checklist
This checklist can be used as a starting point to identify, assess and mitigate the range of risks associated with the integration and use of AI tools in healthcare. Please note the checklist is not exhaustive, should be used in line with your own organisational policies, processes and risk management infrastructures, and is likely to evolve over time.
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 celebrates Pride Month
Pride Month is a time to highlight our support for LGBTQ+ colleagues, members, friends and community by promoting LGBTQ+ rights and championing diversity and inclusion at MDDUS.
MDDUS responds to the Long Term Workforce Plan for NHS England
The long-term workforce plan for NHS England must not overlook today’s retention crisis
MDDUS helps Macmillan support line nurses to make remote consultations safer
MDDUS has provided free, bespoke training to Macmillan Cancer Support to help its team of expert clinical information nurse specialists deliver safer advice on the charity’s support line.
Blood test finds two-thirds of cancers
A NEW blood test was found to identify two-thirds of cancers in more than 5,000 patients who visited their GP with non-specific symptoms.
NHS England struggles with higher sickness absence
SICKNESS absence in NHS England hospitals and community services was 29 per cent higher in the most recent calendar year compared with the year before the pandemic, according to analysis by the Nuffield Trust carried out for the BBC.
MDDUS responds to the publication of the GMC’s State of medical education and practice in the UK 2023
MDDUS head of medical Dr Naeem Nazem responds to the GMC report which found that more doctors than ever are thinking of leaving the workforce.