Government can learn from BMJ Awards nominees
MDDUS was pleased to act again as the main sponsor of the BMJ Awards for the tenth year running – with “healthcare Oscars” being handed out in 14 categories at a ceremony held last week at the Park Plaza Westminster Hotel in London.
MDDUS welcomes GMC plans to reduce number of full investigations
The GMC has announced that it will reduce the number of full investigations into one-off mistakes by doctors – known as single clinical incidents – after a successful two-year pilot scheme. MDDUS comments.
Dental membership rises by a third
MDDUS dental membership in England, Wales and Northern Ireland rose by almost a third during 2018, as more dentists put their faith in our "gold standard" indemnity.
Visual loss
Medical case study
Time saving or risky business?
WORKFLOW optimisation utilising non-clinical admin staff has been shown to ease GP workloads but concerns have been raised it may put patient safety at risk.
Dealing with employee breaches
Janice Sibbald offers advice on dealing with confidentiality breaches by practice staff – intentional or not.
Medical certificate for terminally ill abuse victims
TERMINALLY ill patients in Scotland who suffered childhood abuse in care must ask their doctor to confirm their condition to claim compensation.
Direct link between frailty and oral health
FRAIL older people have a much greater risk of oral health problems, according to new research.
Registered with conditions
Dental case study