MDDUS recruits new adviser as membership continues to grow
Medical defence organisation MDDUS has recruited a new adviser in their London office, as membership continues to grow throughout the UK.
Continued growth in the number of women doctors
THE number of female doctors in the UK will soon equal that of men, according to a new report by the GMC.
Dental decay still too common in young children
ONE in eight children age three in England suffer from tooth decay according to a survey by Public Health England.
MDDUS chief executive Professor Gordon Dickson to retire
MDDUS has announced today that its chief executive Professor Gordon Dickson will retire at the end of the year.
Refusing a patient registration request
A consistent policy on refusing patient registration requests is a necessity for practices wanting to avoid possible charges of discrimination.
Registration opens for FP 2015
REGISTRATION for the 2015 foundation training programme is now open.
Trainees’ pay drops in past year
TRAINEE doctors in England saw their salary fall by 0.2 per cent in the past year, new figures show.
Challenging times at the GDC
The General Dental Council has faced recent criticism from various quarters – not least for proposed plans to hike its annual retention fee by 64 per cent. Here chief executive and registrar Evlynne Gilvarry addresses some of the issues.
NEW VIDEO MODULE: Human factor risks - assertiveness
MDDUS MEMBERS can now access our new video module on the importance of assertiveness skills in effective risk management.
Attention junior or training grade doctors
JUNIOR or training grade doctors will be aware that your membership includes up to £10,000 cover from work that is not otherwise indemnified by your NHS post.