Bleak Practice six
The sixth episode in our GP practice-based drama follows a patient's journey through primary and secondary care highlighting common risks
State-backed indemnity - key commitments still missing
Vaughan Gething AM, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Services announced today that the Welsh Government plan to implement a state-backed indemnity scheme for GPs in Wales, similar to that planned for England.
Tell us what you want...really
OUR MDDUS Training and CPD team are busy planning a packed programme of upcoming events, including our 2019 Practice Managers’ Conference (date soon to be confirmed). Now is your chance to let us know what you would find useful in the way of conference sessions, stand-alone courses or webinars.
GP practice merger and collaboration masterclasses
CAPSTICKS Solicitors are holding a series of nationwide seminars for GPs and practice managers focusing on mergers and collaborations between GP practices.
Plain English for patients
Clear and comprehensible outpatient letters are of vital importance for safe healthcare - and they should be addressed to the patient
Gut pain
...The patient expressed worry that he might have gallstones but Dr K diagnosed dyspepsia without an examination to determine the nature of the epigastric pain...
Complaints in dental practice - workshop
This workshop tool allows GDPs and PMs to explore key issues around complaints handling with their practice team. It includes a range of scenarios accompanied by notes, answers and rationales.
Parental neglect
...Police are now considering charging the girl’s parents with child abuse and have requested a statement from the dentist...
BMA advises MDO cover still “essential”
GPs in England have been advised by the BMA that it will be "essential" to retain membership of a medical defence organisation (MDO) after the introduction of state-backed indemnity (SBI).
Occurrence-based cover required for winter indemnity scheme
MDDUS is pleased to confirm they have again been commissioned by NHS England to provide indemnity to enable its members to undertake additional sessions to address the pressures on out-of-hours providers and urgent care settings over the coming winter period.