The mission to make the NHS greener
If healthcare was a country it would be the fifth largest carbon emitter in the world. But a number of innovative projects are giving cause for optimism.
Progress in tackling disproportionate GMC referrals of ethnic doctors
THE General Medical Council has reported that the gap in referral rates between ethnic minority and white doctors has narrowed.
MDDUS response to GMC statement on diversity, equality and inclusion in medicine
MDDUS head of medical Dr Naeem Nazem responds to GMC statement on diversity, equality and inclusion in medicine.
Make sure you have the right level of MDDUS cover
Received your MDDUS renewal? It’s important you check to make sure your details reflect your current circumstances.
NHS staff jumping the queue
MDDUS advisers are starting to see a rise in calls concerning NHS employees using inside access to expedite personal healthcare.
NHS England to offer more choice to cut waiting lists
PATIENTS in England will be encouraged to choose where they receive NHS care under new Government plans to help cut waiting lists.
Report uncovers "sickening" level of sexual abuse against NHS staff
MORE than 35,000 sexual safety incidents were reported to NHS trusts in England between 2017 and 2022, with 62 per cent affecting staff.
Frontline surgery staff to get free emotional wellbeing support
The UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS has taken the step of extending its free and confidential support service for doctors and dentists to include the administrative staff they employ.
GDC: A brush with the law
When to tell the GDC about legal proceedings.
Environment: Making dentistry greener
If healthcare was a country it would be the fifth largest carbon emitter in the world – but a number of innovative approaches are giving cause for optimism.