MDDUS addresses safe space recommendations
MDDUS has welcomed an influential call for the government to reconsider allowing NHS trusts and foundation trusts to conduct their own internal "safe space" investigations.
Reflective practice should not be viewed as a threat
REFLECTIVE practice is not only essential in improving patient safety but can also provide "protection in the event of criticism of a doctor’s actions" and should not be viewed as a threat, says Dr John Holden of the MDDUS.
Vignette: Richard Asher (1912-1969)
Medical innovator and educator
Book choice: Shapeshifters
Book review by Dr Greg Dollman
Ethics: Double vision
Professor Deborah Bowman discusses the curious “doubling” – or “simultaneous yearning for the contradictory” – that can occur when dealing with serious illness
Dilemma: Caught on camera
Should a practice hand over CCTV footage to a police officer investigating a crime?
Managing tooth wear
Professor Andrew Eder considers some of the risks associated with the identification and management of tooth wear and how to handle them
A nasty surprise
Dr Allan Gaw explores the curious legal origin of “duty of care” in the context of clinical negligence
Wounded healer
Dr Clare Gerada of the NHS Practitioner Health Programme highlights the sometimes devastating impact of patient complaints on the mental wellbeing of doctors
Risk: Is reality TV too risky?
MDDUS often hears from members seeking advice about engaging with media producers. What are the risks involved?
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