MDDUS encourages members to use advice line
The medical defence organisation MDDUS is keen to dispel the myth that contacting the organisation’s advice line impacts on the subscription rates members pay.
Vaccination pitfalls
Flu season is upon us. How good is vaccine management in your practice?
Abdominal lump
...It is also alleged that Dr N failed to flag up the low haemoglobin result which was suggestive of colorectal cancer...
Keep us informed of private practice earnings
IF you are a doctor in private practice your subscription is based partly on the work you do and partly on the private fees you earn. Your renewal notice will show the level of earnings upon which your subscription has been based and it is your responsibility to ensure that this is sufficient to cover expected earnings for the year to come.
Free career advice for new dental practitioners
DENTAL members practising in Scotland can now take advantage of a great new service designed especially for those beginning their careers.
Bowel cancer red flags missed
ONE in five bowel cancer patients diagnosed after an emergency presentation had at least one "red flag" symptom in the year leading up to their diagnosis in a study funded by Cancer Research UK.
Guidance amended on antibiotic prophylaxis for infective endocarditis
NICE has made a small but significant change to its guidance on the use of antibiotic prophylaxis against infective endocarditis in cardiac patients undergoing dental procedures.
New NICE guidance on addressing multimorbidity
Caring for patients with multiple long-term conditions could require billions of pounds in extra health spending by 2018. NICE has issued a new guideline setting out ways to tailor care for adults with multimorbidity.
Capsticks to provide discounted legal advice on practice business matters
MDDUS has announced a new partnership with law firm Capsticks that enables GP and practice manager members in England and Wales to access a free 20-minute legal consultation and ongoing discount rates on non-indemnity issues.
Did you know?
THE Employment Law team at MDDUS have a range of useful documentation available.