Abusive patient
...Dr T tries to explain his view on the necessity to carry out root treatment before refitting the post – but the discussion grows fraught...
Hospital doctor risk training at MDDUS
EXPLORE common risks facing hospital doctors at an MDDUS training day.
MDDUS Board seeks non-executive director
THE Board of MDDUS wishes to appoint a commercially and financially experienced non-executive director, who will bring fresh thinking and experience of effective risk taking and mitigation and recent regulatory exposure in a board environment.
MDDUS calls for time commitment on setting new discount rate
MDDUS welcomes changes to the way the personal injury discount rate will be set in England and Wales as part of the Civil Liability Bill unveiled by the Justice Secretary David Gauke.
HR Alert: Fit for work scheme to be scrapped
PRACTICES are reminded that the government’s flagship fit for work scheme is to be scrapped due to low referral rates.
Did you know?
THE Employment Law team at MDDUS have a range of useful documentation available.
Childcare voucher changes delayed
PLANS to scrap an employer-backed childcare voucher scheme for new applicants have been delayed by six months following a House of Commons debate.
Don't forget
THE following changes (per hour) to the national minimum wage take place from April 1:
Case study: Using past conduct to dismiss an employee
PAST conduct can be taken into account when deciding to dismiss an employee, even if disciplinary action was not taken at that time. However, the case of NHS 24 v Pillar highlights the importance of following the correct procedures during any investigation into an incident.
Ask the expert: Is my practice ready for GDPR?
What measures does my practice need to take ahead of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) coming into effect?