MDDUS responds to DoH indemnity statement
Last night, the Department of Health took the unprecedented step of warning GPs in England about the risks associated with the MDU's new ‘transitional benefits’.
MDDUS urges Government to address rising clinical negligence costs
The UK’s fastest growing defence organisation MDDUS is urging the Government to acknowledge the need for tort reform and set out a comprehensive plan for its implementation in order to address rising clinical negligence costs.
MDDUS sounds note of caution over state backed indemnity scheme
The UK’s fastest growing GP defence organisation today sounded a note of caution over plans aimed at developing a state-backed scheme for GPs in England.
MDDUS responds to MDU 50 per cent rate cut for GPs in England
MDDUS chief executive Chris Kenny responds to MDU’s 50% subscription rate cut for GPs in England.
Enhanced CPD for dentists
A new enhanced CPD (ECPD) scheme for dentists comes into force on 1 January 2018. This guidance sheet offers a useful overview of the key points to consider.
MDDUS appoint two members to new streamlined board
MDDUS is pleased to welcome Dr Joanna Bayley and Professor Iain Cameron as non-executive directors of the Board. These additions come as seven Board members have retired after a combined 142 years of dedicated service to MDDUS.
Confusion over administering flu jabs
FLU season will soon be upon us and questions regarding healthcare assistants (HCAs) administering flu vaccinations are already being raised on a regular basis with the MDDUS advisory service. Practice adviser Helen Ormiston addresses confusion over the necessary requirements.
HRT error
...further investigation reveals that Mrs A has been mistakenly prescribed unopposed oestrogen HRT...
Hospital doctors - sign up for new risk seminars
HOSPITAL doctors can sign up for new risk seminars run by the BMA and featuring MDDUS advisers.
Update your MDDUS contact numbers
We have noticed that a few members are still contacting MDDUS on our old 0845 number and incurring a higher phone tariff.