Mind your language
PRACTICES in England and Wales are being advised to review their recruitment policies and practices to incorporate new language fluency requirements that come into force in October.
Case study: The perils of ignoring contract terms
A MANAGER at a car dealership was awarded more than £70,000 after winning a claim for constructive dismissal. This case highlights the importance of following the terms of an employee’s contract - even if it was written half a century ago.
New risk webinars
HEAR tips on how to minimise risk around the use of chaperones and information sharing agreements in the latest MDDUS webinars coming up in October.
Get your dental career off to a flying start
MDDUS dental members in Scotland can now take advantage of a great new service designed especially for dentists who are just starting out in their career.
MDDUS launches new telephone numbers
MDDUS has unveiled new telephone contact numbers designed to make it even easier for members to get in touch.
Private services
A RANGE of private providers are now offering telephone or online consultation services to help GP practices deliver improvements in patient access. But what are the risks to both practices and doctors providing these services?
MDDUS Student Facebook competition
CALLING all medical and dental students – 'like' our MDDUS Student Facebook page and you will be entered into our FREE prize draw to win £50 of iTunes vouchers.
New risk webinars – sign up now
MDDUS members can take advantage of three new risk webinars in September.
Sickly child
...Dr K examines Emma and finds she is afebrile but dehydrated (dry tongue) and lethargic. He also observes that she is wobbly and unsteady on her feet and displays neck stiffness...
MDDUS urges government to push through plans to reduce legal costs
MDDUS strongly supports early implementation of measures to reduce legal costs in clinical negligence cases.