MDDUS sounds note of caution over state backed indemnity scheme
The UK’s fastest growing GP defence organisation today sounded a note of caution over plans aimed at developing a state-backed scheme for GPs in England.
MDDUS responds to MDU 50 per cent rate cut for GPs in England
MDDUS chief executive Chris Kenny responds to MDU’s 50% subscription rate cut for GPs in England.
Consultation on organ donation opt-out
PLANS for an organ donation opt-out system in England are to be put out to consultation by the government.
Longer GP hours does not reduce A&E visits
THERE is “no direct correlation” between longer GP opening hours and patient attendance at A&E, according to a new study.
Enhanced CPD for dentists
A new enhanced CPD (ECPD) scheme for dentists comes into force on 1 January 2018. This guidance sheet offers a useful overview of the key points to consider.
MDDUS appoint two members to new streamlined board
MDDUS is pleased to welcome Dr Joanna Bayley and Professor Iain Cameron as non-executive directors of the Board. These additions come as seven Board members have retired after a combined 142 years of dedicated service to MDDUS.
Confusion over administering flu jabs
FLU season will soon be upon us and questions regarding healthcare assistants (HCAs) administering flu vaccinations are already being raised on a regular basis with the MDDUS advisory service. Practice adviser Helen Ormiston addresses confusion over the necessary requirements.
HRT error
...further investigation reveals that Mrs A has been mistakenly prescribed unopposed oestrogen HRT...
Draft guidelines on diagnosing Lyme disease
NEW guidelines from NICE advise that a patient presenting with a tick bite and a characteristic circular rash (erythema migrans) should be diagnosed and treated for Lyme disease with antibiotics.
Telephone first approach no panacea for reduced GP workload
A "telephone first" system in which GPs speak to all patients to decide whether a problem can be resolved over the phone does not necessarily reduce workload nor is there evidence it saves money, according to a study published in the BMJ.