Clear guidance needed on gross negligence manslaughter
A POLICY review has called for the establishment of a working group to set out a “clear explanatory statement” of the law on gross negligence manslaughter.
Wrong-site extraction
It happens more often than you think – but some simple measures can help avoid this disastrous outcome
Risk: Speak up for patient safety
What do healthcare staff do when faced with a bad decision by someone senior? 'Authority gradients' are a prime consideration in safe team working
MDDUS calls for compulsory non-claims cover following gross negligence manslaughter review
Responding to Professor Sir Norman Williams’ review into gross negligence manslaughter MDDUS chief executive Chris Kenny said:
Insight Summer Q2 2018 puzzle solution
Insight Summer Q2 2018 puzzle solution
Rise in emergency readmissions for “preventable” conditions
EMERGENCY hospital readmissions for "potentially preventable" conditions have risen by 41 per cent in the last seven years, according to analysis from the Nuffield Trust.
Slow-healing socket
...The expert questions why Ms N did not consider something more than just a slow-healing socket – especially when the adjacent molar had been extracted with normal healing...
GDPR is here
IT would be hard to miss the news that the GDPR is now upon us as of 25 May.
GDPR compliance at MDDUS
MEMBERS can be assured that MDDUS is meeting the obligations set out by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and our updated Privacy Notice explains how we control and process your data.
Manage your MDDUS membership online
MEMBERS can now access a secure online portal allowing you to “manage your membership” – including the ability to download and print membership certificates, copies of renewal notices and online CPD, and also change your address and other personal details.