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Patient safety paramount during industrial action, says MDDUS
Doctors taking part in the planned industrial action on June 21 must ensure patient safety is not compromised, warns UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS.
New tribunal service launched by GMC
A new impartial adjudication function for doctors has been launched by the GMC as part of key fitness to practise reforms.
MDDUS support during industrial action
MDDUS will provide full access to support and indemnity for all members taking part in the planned industrial action on 21 June – as per our normal service.
EWTD cuts trainee surgery time
THE European Working Time Directive has significantly cut the number of operations carried out by some trainee doctors, according to a new study.
Consultants needed during "killing season"
JUNIOR doctors must be given extra support by consultants to ensure patient safety when new trainees start work in August - the so-called "killing season".
More detail needed on training
GOVERNMENT plans to overhaul medical education and training are not detailed enough, according to a report by MPs.
Covert recording risks for dentists
DENTISTS are warned that the law offers little or no protection from patients covertly recording consultations.