NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the One Hundred and Thirteenth Annual General Meeting of The Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland will be held at 10.30 am on Friday 9 September 2016.
A good start, but now tackle the root causes
Following today’s NHS England GP indemnity review announcement, MDDUS chief executive Chris Kenny said:
Capsticks to provide discounted legal advice on practice business matters
MDDUS has announced a new partnership with law firm Capsticks that enables GP and practice manager members in England and Wales to access a free 20-minute legal consultation and ongoing discount rates on non-indemnity issues.
Treating transgender patients
RECENT GMC guidance addresses a general lack of understanding among healthcare professionals on how to provide effective care and support for transgender patients.
Two teeth too many
...A letter of claim is received alleging clinical negligence for failing to diagnose the presence of the supernumeraries so they could be removed allowing normal eruption of the adult incisors...
MDDUS joins forces with Capsticks to provide free legal advice
MDDUS is announcing a new partnership with law firm Capsticks that enables GP and practice manager members in England and Wales to access a free 20-minute legal consultation and ongoing discount rates on non-indemnity issues.
Calling all GPST groups – apply for your personalised webinar
TRAINEE GP groups can book a personalised webinar of their choice, hosted by MDDUS.
MDDUS response to Brexit
MDDUS Chief Executive Chris Kenny has commented on last week’s referendum vote to leave the European Union.
Safety netting
SAFETY netting is now considered a core component of GP consultations but should not just be a means of passing diagnostic uncertainty onto the patient.
Persistent dyspepsia
...Dr L did note the epigastric discomfort but did not record whether he had asked how long the pain had been present, precipitating factors, any loss of appetite or weight, or eating or swallowing problems...