A humbling dedication
Wanting to see some “real medicine” in action MDDUS adviser Mr Riaz Mohammed recently visited a hospital catering to the poor and destitute in Raxaul, North India
Ethics: Musings on the moral life
The scope of medical ethics is broad and there is no short explanation to describe the discipline
Good Samaritan: Is there a doctor on board?
Being a Good Samaritan is not without risk and it's best to be clear on what's expected
Mutual interest
MDDUS takes pride in its status as a mutual organisation - particularly in the current economic climate. What's so special about mutuality? Economic historian Charles Munn offers some context
Missed fracture
...Mrs B could walk but an X-ray months later showed an undisplaced fracture...
NHS indemnity insufficient
All doctors employed by the NHS should seriously consider the risks of not having the additional protection provided by MDDUS membership.
Bad Blood
...It was alleged that the nurse had used undue force in obtaining the blood, resulting in a tear to the blood vessel...
GPs should not police healthcare access
Prioritise the treatment of patients on the basis of need rather than considerations of legal eligibility.
Holiday toothache
...a temporary filling was placed on two occasions but once Mrs V flew out on holiday the pain became unbearable...