Prescription history could aid cancer diagnosis
LOOKING for patterns in medication given to patients before they develop cancer could improve early diagnosis, according to researchers funded by Cancer Research UK.
Sign up for new MDDUS webinars
Reducing risk associated with incapacity, new EU data protection laws and NHS Scotland complaints handling procedures are the focus of the latest MDDUS webinars.
MDDUS offers advice on NHS cyber-attack
DOCTORS dealing with future ransomware attacks similar to that recently affecting the NHS are advised to apply common sense principles when treating patients without access to computerised or other medical records to ensure safety is not compromised.
CPD-accredited learning for MDDUS members
MDDUS members can log into our new website to access a wide range of risk resources including CPD-accredited modules, video presentations, online courses and webinars.
NHS cyber-attack - MDDUS advice to members
MDDUS is advising doctors affected by Friday’s ransomware attack to apply common sense principles when treating patients without access to computerised or other medical records to ensure safety is not compromised.
Confidentiality in practice - GP workshop
This workshop tool allows GPs and PMs to cover key issues around confidentiality with their practice team. It includes a range of scenarios accompanied by notes, answers and rationales.
Fix “staggering” GP vacancy problem, says RCGP
THOUSANDS more GPs must be recruited and the status of EU doctors protected to help address the “staggering” GP vacancy problem, the RCGP have said.
Call to improve dentistry for homeless
COMMUNITY dental services must be improved to help the homeless, the British Dental Association has said.
Government policymakers can learn from healthcare professionals
Speaking at the MDDUS-sponsored BMJ Awards at the Park Plaza Westminster last night, MDDUS chief executive Chris Kenny said:
MDDUS urges government to increase fixed recoverable costs limit
MDDUS has urged the government to increase the fixed recoverable costs limit following the conclusion of the Department of Health’s consultation Introducing Fixed Recoverable Costs in Lower Value Clinical Negligence Claims.