Case study - Unseen complication
...It is alleged that the use of thermal energy during the prostate surgery was unsafe and caused a rectal injury...
Reflective practice
MDDUS medical adviser Dr Caroline Osborne-White provides some helpful FAQs on reflective practice
Ethics: On moral distress
Professor Deborah Bowman asks what is “moral distress” in the context of healthcare staff caring for patients in a national emergency and how can it be addressed
Ethics: On moral distress
Professor Deborah Bowman asks what is “moral distress” in the context of healthcare staff caring for patients in a national emergency and how can it be addressed
Nothing but the truth
MDDUS solicitor Joanna Jervis offers advice for doctors considering a role as expert witness
MDDUS Solutions: A new choice for doctors
Healthcare provider organisations and groups of doctors now have a choice of indemnity products designed for their circumstances, via our new company – MDDUS Solutions.
Social media risks
MDDUS medical adviser Dr Roopinder Brar looks at the pitfalls doctors face in engaging with patients and colleagues using social media
Viewpoint: Fine balance needed with remote consultations
MDDUS chief medical officer Dr John Holden offers a viewpoint on how Covid-19 has changed the way GPs interact with patients and the risks these changes pose.
The pitfalls of treating colleagues
IT’S not uncommon to be asked by a colleague for healthcare advice or treatment but MDDUS advises leaving this to their own doctor.
GDC resource for managers and employers of dental professionals
AN online resource for employers, managers, and contractors of dental services has been published by the General Dental Council.