Unwanted chemistry
...the patient says that he had detected some “chemistry” between them during the examination and he has seen her again waiting at a bus stop but was too nervous to make an approach...
Sign up for new MDDUS webinars
Reducing risk associated with incapacity, new EU data protection laws and NHS Scotland complaints handling procedures are the focus of the latest MDDUS webinars.
CPD-accredited learning for MDDUS members
MDDUS members can log into our new website to access a wide range of risk resources including CPD-accredited modules, video presentations, online courses and webinars.
NHS cyber-attack - MDDUS advice to members
MDDUS is advising doctors affected by Friday’s ransomware attack to apply common sense principles when treating patients without access to computerised or other medical records to ensure safety is not compromised.
Confidentiality in practice - GP workshop
This workshop tool allows GPs and PMs to cover key issues around confidentiality with their practice team. It includes a range of scenarios accompanied by notes, answers and rationales.
Government policymakers can learn from healthcare professionals
Speaking at the MDDUS-sponsored BMJ Awards at the Park Plaza Westminster last night, MDDUS chief executive Chris Kenny said:
MDDUS urges government to increase fixed recoverable costs limit
MDDUS has urged the government to increase the fixed recoverable costs limit following the conclusion of the Department of Health’s consultation Introducing Fixed Recoverable Costs in Lower Value Clinical Negligence Claims.
Good practice in consent – RCGP accredited course
MDDUS members can learn how to get it right when obtaining consent with our new online course – accredited by the Royal College of GPs.
Caught in the media spotlight
Dealing with the press can be stressful for anybody – but for doctors and other healthcare professionals it can be particularly tricky
Sealed envelope
...Later that day Mrs J opens the envelope to read the referral letter and discovers the child protection disclosure naming her sister-in-law as the source...