Hospital doctor risk training at MDDUS
EXPLORE common risks facing hospital doctors at an MDDUS training day.
New dental risk toolbox
LEARN more about key risks around GDPR, complaints handling and record keeping with the new MDDUS dental risk toolbox.
Practice managers risk training
GP practice managers can learn why claims occur and explore risks associated with areas such as transgender patients, chaperones and social media at one of the MDDUS risk training days.
Five key messages to address discount rate reform
MDDUS has highlighted five key messages for the Government to address as part of the process of setting the new discount rate to ensure fairness for all and ease wider pressures on the healthcare system.
New dental advisers as membership grows
MDDUS has recruited two new experienced dental advisers in our London office as membership continues to grow throughout the UK.
New research into GMC referrals
NEW research has been commissioned to find out why some doctors – particularly those who are black, Asian or minority ethnic (BME) – are referred to the General Medical Council by their employers more often than others.
Help at hand in diagnosing Lyme disease
NEW NICE guidance aims to help doctors spot Lyme disease so that NHS treatment can be offered promptly.
Lower death rates among older surgeons
PATIENTS undergoing emergency surgery had slightly lower death rates when operated on by older surgeons compared to younger ones, a new US study suggests.
Urgent MHRA update on valproate use
VALPROATE medicines must no longer be used in women or girls of childbearing potential unless a Pregnancy Prevention Programme is in place, according to new guidance from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.
Dental phobia linked to socio-economic factors
HIGH dental anxiety has been found to be significantly associated with a lower health‐related quality of life (HRQL) among adults, according findings from a study published in the International Dental Journal.