A reasonable patient
A case argued before the Supreme Court in London has clarified the legal position of informed consent. Here medical adviser Dr Gail Gilmartin looks at the judgment
Risk: Where do claims occur in primary care?
The MDDUS risk team have been researching the most common risk areas that lead to claims for negligence in general medical practice.
Speaking freely
Jim Killgore reports on proposed new measures to protect whistleblowers
Dentists urged to ensure clarity over treatment costs
DENTISTS are reminded to ensure treatment options and costs are clearly explained prior to treatment being provided to avoid disagreements with patients.
MDDUS Risk Bites podcasts now online
MDDUS Risk Management is pleased to announce the launch of their new Risk Bites podcast series.
Practice and corporate scheme membership
Members who have Practice or Corporate Scheme Membership with MDDUS should note that it is their responsibility to ensure that membership is being adequately maintained.
Subscription rates for special GP cover
MEMBERS are required to ensure that they are in the correct membership category and paying the appropriate subscription associated with the work they undertake.
Clinical risk reduction: The forgotten foot
Professor Graham Leese looks at pitfalls in identifying diabetics at risk of lower limb complications leading to amputation
Risk Bites podcast series: Reviewing complaints at appraisal - a positive approach
Dr Rod McBain offers an insight into the MDDUS Risk Bites podcast on reviewing complaints at appraisal.
A missed pregnancy
...The facts clearly show the GP made an error in fitting the IUCD while the patient was pregnant. However, it remains unclear exactly what the consequences of this mistake were...