Patient satisfaction in general practice remains high
A MAJORITY of patients in England (83 per cent) have rated their overall experience of general practice as very or fairly good in 2021 despite the challenges of Covid-19 – an increase on 2020 (82 per cent).
Emphasis on psychological impact of acne
NEW NICE guidance emphasises the importance of supporting the mental health of individuals severely affected by acne.
Dental defence specialists MDDUS raise member concerns over face mask use with UK Chief Dental Officers
MDDUS Head of Dental, Mr Stephen Henderson, has today written to the four UK Chief Dental Officers, calling for clarification on the use of face masks in dental practices after Covid-19 restrictions are expected to be eased.
MDDUS annual report reveals "year like no other"
DOCTORS and dentists turned to MDDUS in record numbers for crisis support and advice during the pandemic, according to figures from our newly published 2020 annual report.
MDDUS comment on Health and Social Care Committee report The Safety of Maternity Services in England
MDDUS has commented on the publication today (6 July 2021) of the Health and Social Care Select Committee's report The Safety of Maternity Services in England.
Doctors and dentists turn to MDDUS in record numbers for crisis support and advice during pandemic
Published today, MDDUS' annual report for 2020 reveals how, in "a year like no other" through the eyes of its members, record numbers of doctors and dentists turned to the medical defence specialists for crisis support and advice during the pandemic.
Missed melanoma
...Mrs U is informed there are no free slots at the next minor surgery clinic and is advised to call in a week , as the practice does not operate a waiting list system...
Mercury fears
...Mr K says he has been generally unwell since the filling was placed and is convinced that this is caused by ingesting mercury from the amalgam filling...
Working without professional registration
Renewing registration with your professional healthcare regulator is no trivial matter – without it you may be unable legally to do your job.
MDDUS retired members to get free Covid indemnity support until the end of 2021
MDDUS is extending free membership until the end of 2021 for its retired members who return to work during the pandemic.