GMC recognises personal impact of complaints
AN independent review into the personal impact on doctors subject to fitness to practise procedures has led the GMC to make changes in the way it investigates complaints.
New mandatory data security toolkit
A NEW Data Security and Protection Toolkit has been launched by NHS Digital which all organisations in England with access to NHS patient data and systems must complete to help keep patient information safe.
Decline in continuity of care across general practice in England
A STUDY of GP practices in England found an overall decline in continuity of care between 2012 and 2017.
Case study: Policy delay
Medical case study
Call Log
Call Log - Issue 18
The importance of being flexible
Adopting too rigid an adherence to protocols can add risk – sometimes a more flexible approach is required
MDDUS responds to Welsh government state-backed indemnity announcement
Responding to the Welsh government’s decision to introduce a state-backed indemnity scheme for GPs in Wales from April 2019, MDDUS chief executive Chris Kenny said:
Indemnity versus Insurance
With over 115 years’ experience of assisting members, MDDUS provides peace of mind for dentists, offering access to occurrence-based professional indemnity as well as unlimited settlement of damages and uncapped legal costs.
State-backed indemnity - what you need to know
The Department of Health in England and the Welsh government are discussing with medical defence organisations the introduction of a state-backed indemnity scheme for GPs in England and Wales.
GDPR resources for GPs
GET ready for the new GDPR data protection rules with a range of practical resources from the MDDUS Risk Education team.