Data concerns when texting patients
TEXT messaging patients has become almost routine in healthcare today but robust processes are still needed to monitor and control both message content and intent, as well as protect patient confidentiality.
Risk management critical as doctors seek work-life balance
MDDUS responds to the GMC's "The state of medical education and practice 2019 report".
MDDUS responds to dental regulator’s public attitudes survey
MDDUS welcomes the findings of a new public attitudes survey from the GDC.
Make MDO membership a regulatory requirement – MDDUS
MDDUS comments on GMC research into the impact of doctors' engagement with the tribunals process.
Safe approach to handling racist abuse
ARE you expected to carry on treating a patient despite being racially abused or threatened? Can you refuse to treat such patients or have them transferred or removed from your list?
Emergency treatment
...The dentist points out that it was unfortunate that Mr V was ten minutes late for a 15-minute appointment slot, leaving only five minutes for assessment and treatment...
Empathy lacking
...Ms W found the entire process "completely dehumanising", with staff referring to her within earshot as the "gynae"...
Scott Obrzud
IT is with great sadness that we have to inform you of the death of our dear colleague Scott Obrzud, who passed away in October.
James Parker joins MDDUS as finance director
MDDUS, the fastest growing medical indemnifier in the UK, has appointed James Parker to the role of Finance Director.
MDDUS welcomes GMC report Caring for Doctors, Caring for Patients
Dr John Holden, Head of Medical Division at the medical defence organisation MDDUS, welcomed the GMC report Caring for Doctors, Caring for Patients