First wave of NHS vanguard sites announced
THE first 29 organisations to pilot new models of NHS care in England as “vanguard” sites have been announced.
Leading through uncertainty - places available
PLACES are available on MDDUS Risk Management's popular Leading Through Uncertainty course developed specifically for doctors with management responsibilities.
Health and safety in primary care – LAW course
MDDUS members can enjoy special rates for a Law at Work (LAW) course on managing health and safety in GP and dental practices.
New MHRA e-learning module on corticosteroids
The MHRA has launched a new interactive module to help clinicians understand how to identify, manage and avoid side effects when using corticosteroids.
New technology united with the well-established familiarity and trust of the MDDUS brand
MDDUS is proud to announce the launch of our new website.
Ten years of maternity claims – Risk Factor trailer
THE provision of safe care for women and their babies will be the focus of the forthcoming MDDUS Risk Factor video interview.
GMC given right of appeal in rulings judged “too lenient”
FITNESS to practise rulings judged too lenient will be subject to appeal by the GMC under new changes to the Medical Act.
“No bias” at GMC, report finds
DECISIONS made by the General Medical Council are “appropriate” with no evidence of bias or discrimination, according to an independent report.
Landmark case makes it clear that informed consent is firmly part of English and Scots law
The Supreme Court has recently published its judgment in the case of Montgomery v Lanarkshire Health Board. The case, involving allegations in relation to birth-related injuries, has attracted a lot of publicity because of the £4.25 million award. But it is also highly significant in medico-legal terms in that it crystallises the law in relation to consent – more specifically issues around the amount of information a patient is entitled to be told before making a treatment decision.
Private hospital claims: themes and learnings
Our most recent analysis, covering the previous two years of private hospital claims, has resulted in useful, high level information on areas of practice associated with negligence claims.