GMC appointed regulator for associate roles
THE General Medical Council will become the regulator for physician associates and anaesthesia associates, the Department of Health and Social Care has announced.
Treat suspected Lyme disease without delay
PATIENTS presenting with erythema migrans or the characteristic bull’s eye rash associated with Lyme disease should be diagnosed and treated with antibiotics without delay, says NICE.
FGDP(UK) welcomes compulsory oral health education
ORAL health will be included in new statutory guidance on health education for schools in England.
Discount rate change doesn't go far enough
The Lord Chancellor has today announced a change to the discount rate applicable to personal injury lump sum compensation payments to minus 0.25%.
MDDUS statement on UK Government response to consultation "Promoting professionalism, reforming regulation"
MDDUS Director of Advisory and Legal Services Emma Parfitt comments on the UK Government consultation response on “Promoting Professionalism; Reforming Regulation”
Poll - do you know your data protection officer?
Cast your vote in our poll to find out how many people can identify their data protection officer
Quiz - GDPR one year on
Take our quick quiz and test your knowledge on GDPR one year after it came into effect
Dentists leading through uncertainty
WELL led teams are best equipped to meet increasing demands and to manage risk. With this in mind, MDDUS has adapted our popular and long-running doctor programme now for dentists with management responsibilities.
Extended cover for practice staff in England and Wales
MDDUS is introducing new products extending indemnity, legal support and advice/assistance to non-GP practice staff in England and Wales for activities and risks not covered under new state-backed schemes.
Sign up for new risk training days in Glasgow
EARN CPD points and explore key risk topics including confidentiality, professionalism and patient safety in a range of new MDDUS training days.