A trusted voice
GP Fiona Kinnon talks about life in the media limelight offering advice on a phone-in radio show
Honest regrets
A sincere apology can often accomplish more than a roomful of lawyers
Making it easy
GP Graham Kramer takes a closer look at the hidden problem of health literacy
Making time
Most practices offer standard 10-minute appointments – but as patients’ needs become increasingly complex, Dr Roopinder Brar asks whether these short slots are still fit for purpose?
MDDUS welcomes Damages Bill
MDDUS has welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement on the Damages Bill as part of its Programme for Government for the next 12 months.
Price freeze announced as MDDUS hits membership milestone
MDDUS has announced a price freeze on the cost of indemnity for GPs until at least 2018.
Case study: Suspect spot
...Mr J returns again to the practice complaining of shortness of breath and a persistent cough...
Multilingual medicine
As increasing numbers of UK patients speak little or no English, Dr Susan Gibson-Smith offers advice on bridging the language divide
Don't forget
National minimum wage increases won’t come in until April. The current rates as of 1 April 2017 are:
Did you know?
THE Employment Law team at MDDUS have a range of useful documentation available.