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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.

  • 12 October 2017
  • Press release

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.

  • 12 October 2017
  • Press release

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.

  • 10 October 2017
  • News

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.

  • 10 October 2017
  • News

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.

  • Toolbox

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.

  • 04 October 2017
  • Press release

Risk Bites - MDDUS podcasts

Tune in to the MDDUS Risk Bites podcast series.

  • 29 September 2017
  • MDDUS Update

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.

  • 29 September 2017
  • Risk alert

HRT error

...further investigation reveals that Mrs A has been mistakenly prescribed unopposed oestrogen HRT...

  • 29 September 2017
  • Case study

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.

  • 28 September 2017
  • News

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