A new 'normal'
Dame Clare Marx – the first woman chair of the GMC in its 160-year history – discusses some of the many challenges facing the regulator and UK healthcare
Don't 'go it alone'
MDDUS advisers are here to assist members at the outset of complaints, claims and all regulatory matters. Not seeking assistance at an early stage can have far-reaching consequences
Risk: Detached but personal
IT can be tricky remaining detached from patients on a personal basis, particularly for GPs who often have longstanding clinical relationships with individuals and families
First steps to a digital NHS
Ambitious plans have been announced to transform healthcare technology – but are they achievable?
Book choice: Unnatural causes
Book review by Dr Greg Dollman
Dilemma: Covert recording made public
A patient records a GP consultation and posts it on Facebook
MDDUS supports findings of Hamilton review
PUBLICATION of an independent review into how the laws on gross negligence manslaughter and culpable homicide are applied to medical practice has been welcomed by MDDUS – and in particular its support for the removal of the GMC’s right of appeal in Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) decisions.
Approval for opt-out organ donation in Scotland
AN opt-out system for organ and tissue donation has been passed by the Scottish Parliament.
DCPs urged by GDC to renew now
DENTAL care professionals (DCPs) in the UK have until 31 July 2019 to complete their annual renewal in order to remain on the GDC register.
MDDUS board member receives CBE in Queen birthday honours list
MDDUS board member Professor Jason Leitch has been awarded a CBE in the Queen’s birthday honours list.