Do not be tempted to take shortcuts during consultations
Doctors should use their professional judgement and not be tempted to take shortcuts as a way of dealing with the time pressures of a ten-minute consultation, says UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS.
Good practice in consent for hospital doctors
This course is aimed at hospital doctors and is designed to build on the requirements associated with obtaining valid consent.
MDDUS offers reassurance for patients and members over indemnity model
Responding to the GDC announcement that some insurance policies may be subject to exclusions that could affect the adequacy of their cover, MDDUS head of dental division Aubrey Craig said:
Patients in England largely positive about general practice
ALMOST 85 per cent of patients in England rate their overall experience of their GP surgery as good, according to a survey carried out by NHS England.
New revised guidance on conscious sedation in dental practice
A NEW edition of Conscious Sedation in Dentistry has been published by The Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP).
Regular checks reduce mortality in diabetics
MORTALITY among adult diabetics who get regular annual checks is half the rate of patients who do not get checks, according to findings from the National Diabetes Audit.
Hospital breached data protection rules for Google app trial
A HOSPITAL breached the Data Protection Act by sharing the details of 1.6 million patients with Google DeepMind for a medical trial.
MDDUS members can access online learning to comply with changes to CPD requirements
MDDUS is reminding dentists that they will be required to complete a personal development plan as part of new enhanced continuing professional development scheme (ECPD) announced by the General Dental Council (GDC).
Practice managers risk training days
MANAGERS can learn about the most common and serious risks facing GP practices in the latest MDDUS training days in Glasgow and London.
MDDUS pressing for clarity on Government action to reduce claims costs
CEO Chris Kenny provides an update on campaigning efforts by MDDUS to urge Government to tackle the drivers of rising indemnity costs