The root of the problem
What are the opportunities for a career in endodontics? Mark J Hunter, specialist endodontist, offers a perspective
Instrument failure - dental case study
Dental case study
Bleak Practice one
This first video-based learning module uses a dramatisation to take you through common risks including breaches of confidentiality, dealing with difficult behaviours and public interest disclosures of patient information
Are doctors ticking the right boxes?
Doctors could face a potential negligence claim by simply ticking the wrong box on patient assessment forms, says UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS.
Health literacy and informed consent
Low health literacy is not just a problem for patients with limited education or reading ability.
Out-of-date consent
...The social worker asks Dr A for access to a patient's records and provides a consent form dated two years ago...
Come fly with MDDUS ‘Risk Factor’
MDDUS Risk Management has launched a new "Risk Factor" video interview addressing human factors in healthcare and patient safety.
FP 2014 curriculum published
UPDATED versions of the curriculum and reference guide for the 2014 foundation programme are now available online.
Dual membership of defence organisations
MDDUS would like to remind members that they must not hold membership with any other medical or dental defence organisation. Problems may arise in the event of a claim if dual membership is held.