Enduring Covid concern reflected in NHS web visits
CORONAVIRUS and Long Covid topped the list of most visited NHS condition-related web pages in 2022, although visits to monkeypox, scarlet fever and chickenpox pages saw sharp increases.
Feature: The surprising history of medical defence
Allan Gaw explores some unexpected twists and turns in the story of MDDUS.
Ethics: Hard choices – on difficult decisions
Professor Deborah Bowman reflects on the complexities of making difficult decisions.
Viewpoint: A place of acceptance
Medico-legal adviser Dr Gordon McDavid offers a personal perspective on the workplace challenges facing LGBTQ+ healthcare professionals.
MDDUS responds to BMA survey on junior doctor wellbeing
MDDUS Head of Medical Division Dr Naeem Nazem said stress levels in the UK healthcare workforce have reached an almost unsustainable point.
MDDUS supporting members with temporary GMC registration
Members who plan to continue working with a temporary GMC registration to assist with work related to the pandemic should update MDDUS.
Facing challenges during industrial action
Healthcare professionals may face challenging situations during strike action and must work collaboratively and within the limits of their competence
Protect your personal finances – with 20 per cent off
With outgoings increasing, you may be financially vulnerable if your income stopped. An MDDUS Income Protection Plus policy could give you peace of mind.
Black women in England more likely to be diagnosed with late-stage cancer
BLACK women from Caribbean and African backgrounds are more likely to be diagnosed with certain types of cancer at later stages when treatment is less likely to be successful, according to a study by Cancer Research UK and NHS Digital.
NHS England publishes blueprint to ease pressure on urgent services
NHS 111 will offer enhanced access to specialist paediatric advice for children and urgent mental health support, according to an NHS England "blueprint" to ease pressure on urgent and emergency care services.