Complaints in practice - GP workshop
This workshop tool allows GPs and PMs to cover key issues around complaints handling with their practice team. It includes a range of scenarios accompanied by notes, answers and rationales.
New guidance on dementia-friendly dentistry
NEW guidelines have been published to help dentists provide better care for patients with dementia.
MDDUS responds to DoH indemnity statement
Last night, the Department of Health took the unprecedented step of warning GPs in England about the risks associated with the MDU's new ‘transitional benefits’.
MDDUS urges Government to address rising clinical negligence costs
The UK’s fastest growing defence organisation MDDUS is urging the Government to acknowledge the need for tort reform and set out a comprehensive plan for its implementation in order to address rising clinical negligence costs.
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.