Awards for NHS staff health initiatives
SINGING groups and walking meetings are among the staff health initiatives honoured in an NHS England awards programme.
“Soft opt out” organ donation consultation
PLANS for a “soft opt out” system of organ donation – where consent is presumed unless the patient opted out – have been put out for consultation by the Scottish Government.
Heavy workloads erode training
OVER 43 per cent of doctors in training have reported their workload as 'heavy' or 'very heavy' prompting concern at the GMC that training time is being eroded.
Summons Winter 2016 puzzle solution
Solution to Summons Winter 2016 crossword puzzle
New appointments to MDDUS Board
MDDUS confirmed two key appointments to the Board at the AGM in September.
Exercise and NSAIDs first in low back pain, says NICE
EXERCISE along with the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen or aspirin should be first-line treatments in managing low back pain and sciatica, according to new updated guidance by NICE.
Captsicks named Legal Team of the Year
MDDUS is pleased to congratulate the law firm Capsticks on being selected Legal Team of the Year at the General Practice Awards 2016.
An integrated approach
New MDDUS Board member Professor Jason Leitch talks to Summons about ongoing reform in Scottish public health and his role in promoting innovation
Survey highlights quality service to MDDUS members
A RECENT survey of MDDUS members contacting our advisory service found that a majority highly rated the experience.