Joint statement on flexible response needed in coronavirus outbreak
A JOINT statement has been issued by the UK national chief medical officers and the GMC acknowledging that the coronavirus outbreak will require a flexible response which may entail healthcare professionals working in unfamiliar circumstances or surroundings, or in clinical areas outside “usual practice”.
International Women's Day - meet Dr Roopinder Brar
MDDUS medical adviser, Dr Roopinder Brar, reflects on her career choices to celebrate this landmark day on 8 March.
International Women's Day - meet Sara Foster
MDDUS joint head of legal, Sara Foster, reflects on her career choices to celebrate this landmark day on 8 March.
International Women's Day - meet Dr Emily Shepherd
MDDUS medical adviser, Dr Emily Shepherd, reflects on her career choices and offers advice to aspiring doctors.
International Women's Day - meet Sarah Harford
MDDUS dental adviser, Sarah Harford, reflects on her career choices to celebrate this landmark day on 8 March.
MDDUS indemnity for dentists is ‘gold standard’
EVERY dentist must have it, but there is currently lively debate as to exactly what kind of indemnity product is best.
Poor waiting time performance risks increased negligence claims
DECLINING waiting time performance in England for both elective and cancer treatment could lead to increasing future negligence claims, the National Audit Office (NAO) has warned.
Antidepressant prescribing continues to rise
PRESCRIPTIONS for antidepressants in England rose by 5 per cent in 2018, according to new figures published by NHS Digital.
Doc comic
Jim Killgore talks death, skinny jeans, burnout, life changes and much more with GP comedian Dr Ahmed Kazmi
MDDUS welcomes PHSO review
THE Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) has today published its response to a review of the way it uses clinical advice in NHS-related casework. MDDUS responds.