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...
Book Review - Bad Science
Book Review: Bad Science, by Ben Goldacre. [Book review from 'FYi' Issue 02]
Calculated risk
Is joining a medical defence organisation worthwhile?
Fighting back
Adam Campbell speaks to a former FY2 keen to draw something positive out of a horrific ordeal.
Child friendly
Popular but not prohibitively competitive - what makes paediatric medicine so special? asks Cherryl Adams
Called to witness
Giving evidence in court as a medical professional can be daunting – but a little preparation goes a very long way. Solicitor Lindsey McGregor offers some guidance