Ensure prescribing patterns meet current guidance
Dentists should not feel pressurised into prescribing drugs outside of the recommended guidance – even when dealing with patients requiring emergency treatment, says UK-wide dental defence organisation MDDUS.
Untreated diabetes
...Mrs G is asked to provide a fasting blood sample after glucose is found in her urine but her follow-up appointment is cancelled...
Departing from guidelines
CLINICAL guidelines are not legally binding but clinicians should exercise caution and discuss the matter with patients before going against recommendations.
New MDDUS ‘Risk Factor’ video interviews
MDDUS Risk Management has launched an exciting new programme format called “Risk Factor,” featuring a series of specially commissioned video interviews with guest speakers discussing various risk-related topics.
Trainees asked to share their views
TRAINEE doctors are being asked to share their views on medical education for the GMC’s annual National Training Survey.
Attention junior or training grade doctors
JUNIOR or training grade doctors will be aware that your membership includes up to £10,000 cover from work that is not otherwise indemnified by your NHS post.
MDDUS prize draw winner
MDDUS is pleased to announce the winner of our prize draw from the recent BDA Conference in Manchester.
Four steps to minimise disruption this easter
Doctors should work together with patients and the out-of-hours service to ensure patient care is not affected this Easter.
Rest pain
...The doctor notes poor capillary return in Mr N's foot following several days of leg pain...
Protecting victims of FGM
FEMALE genital mutilation (FGM) is more common in the UK than most people think.