Viewpoint: Doctors need time to rest, reflect and recover
MDDUS head of medical division Dr Naeem Nazem discusses the need to support doctors' physical and mental wellbeing
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This online course is aimed at practice managers and practice administrative staff and takes around 30 minutes to complete.
MDDUS opposes plans to remove health grounds as a defence in regulatory investigations
MDDUS has "specifically and strongly" opposed plans to deny doctors and dentists under investigation by their professional regulator a defence on health grounds.
MDDUS strengthens its commitment to champion interests of all members
UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS has marked Pride Month with the launch of a dynamic new Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.
GP data programme postponed
PLANS to make GP practices in England share patient data for a government database have been pushed back by two months following concerns raised by healthcare leaders.
A champion for the interests of all of our members, customers and colleagues
Director of People and Corporate Services, Kim Johnstone, writes about why MDDUS has introduced a dynamic new Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.
Wellbeing of healthcare workforce must continue to be prioritised post Covid 19, says MDDUS
Commenting on the publication today (8 June 2021) of the Health and Social Care Committee's report 'Workforce burnout and resilience in the NHS and social care', MDDUS Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Holden, says the wellbeing of healthcare professionals must continue to be a priority after Covid-19.
GMC publishes guide for LGBT patients
A GUIDE for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) patients has been published by the General Medical Council (GMC) setting out what should be expected from their doctor.
Body cameras to reduce violence against ambulance crews
AMBULANCE crews in England are to be provided with body cameras as part of an NHS campaign to reduce attacks on staff.
Record surgical waiting lists in England near five million
HOSPITAL surgical waiting lists in England are now the longest since records began in 2007, according to the latest statistics published by NHS England.