New rules on GP trainee learning time
TRAINEE GPs must be able to attend at least 70 per cent of their annual formal teaching programme, according to new guidance.
Unemployment warning for future doctors
DOCTORS in the UK could be heading for a period of underemployment or even unemployment, the BMA has warned.
Agree levels of disclosure before emailing
DOCTORS should have consent and agree levels of disclosure before emailing or texting patients.
Indemnity for 2014 Commonwealth Games
MDDUS is pleased to offer access to indemnity for members working in a voluntary capacity at the forthcoming Commonwealth Games, subject to conditions.
Leading through uncertainty
MDDUS Risk Management will be again running its popular LTU course developed specifically for doctors with management responsibilities.
London Legal Walk
Lawyers will be gathering en masse on 15 May for The London Legal Walk – and among them some of our own MDDUS staff.
Keep us informed of private practice earnings
IF you are a doctor in private practice your subscription is based partly on the work you do and partly on the private fees you earn. Your renewal notice will show the level of earnings upon which your subscription has been based and it is your responsibility to ensure that this is sufficient to cover expected earnings for the year to come.
Fluoridation reduces childhood tooth decay
RESEARCH published by Public Health England has found that in areas with water fluoridation schemes 45 per cent fewer children aged one to four are admitted to hospital for tooth decay.
Government scheme to incentivise safety
A SCHEME to reduce avoidable harm in hospitals in England will seek to incentivise safety by offering reduced indemnity premiums paid to the NHS Litigation Authority.
Flexible working rights extended
PLANS to extend the right to make a request for flexible working to all employees – after 26 weeks’ service – will now be introduced from June 30 this year.