Gift or abuse of trust?
IT'S a common dilemma for many clinicians – when are "tokens of gratitude" more than just that and is it ever really okay to accept a gift from a patient?
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.
Alcohol-related hospital admissions highest ever
HOSPITAL admissions in England due to alcohol are at their highest levels ever, according statistics published by NHS Digital.
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.
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.
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.
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.