MDDUS comments on General Medical Council survey findings
The General Medical Council (GMC) has published the results of its national training survey which revealed that micro-aggressions and stereotyping are affecting trainee doctors
MDDUS responds to the Long Term Workforce Plan for NHS England
The long-term workforce plan for NHS England must not overlook today’s retention crisis
MDDUS celebrates Pride Month
Pride Month is a time to highlight our support for LGBTQ+ colleagues, members, friends and community by promoting LGBTQ+ rights and championing diversity and inclusion at MDDUS.
MDDUS helps Macmillan support line nurses to make remote consultations safer
MDDUS has provided free, bespoke training to Macmillan Cancer Support to help its team of expert clinical information nurse specialists deliver safer advice on the charity’s support line.
Case file: Bony infection
...It is alleged that the delayed referral resulted in Ms T having to undergo two debridement procedures...
Is it safe to apologise?
MDDUS advisers are often asked whether an apology to a patient amounts to an admission of guilt that can be used against you.
Blood test finds two-thirds of cancers
A NEW blood test was found to identify two-thirds of cancers in more than 5,000 patients who visited their GP with non-specific symptoms.
NHS England struggles with higher sickness absence
SICKNESS absence in NHS England hospitals and community services was 29 per cent higher in the most recent calendar year compared with the year before the pandemic, according to analysis by the Nuffield Trust carried out for the BBC.
MDDUS responds to the publication of the GMC’s State of medical education and practice in the UK 2023
MDDUS head of medical Dr Naeem Nazem responds to the GMC report which found that more doctors than ever are thinking of leaving the workforce.
Push for NHS staff to switch to new patient record service
HEALTHCARE professionals are being encouraged to switch to the new version of an NHS patient record service before the end of September.