It's all in a good handover
Dr D was asked to provide a statement as part of an internal investigation regarding their handover of a patient.
Primary care delegation
Dr N contacted MDDUS for advice and support with responding to the Ombudsman.
Secondary care
Dr H contacted MDDUS for advice after receiving a complaint from the GMC.
MDDUS urges GDC to redouble its commitment to reduce the backlog in the case examiner process
Rachael Bell, head of dental at MDDUS, said: “We're pleased to see an increase in the number of cases closing with no action – however the GDC must not sit on its laurels."
A guide to clinical handovers, delegation and referral
An update on the latest professional guidance on delegation and referral, and advice on delivering and receiving clinical handovers
Minimising risk as a GP locum
Working in unfamiliar surroundings means locum GPs need to take extra steps to mitigate risks and ensure patient safety is not compromised. Dr Naeem Nazem offers some tips on avoiding the pitfalls.
Northern Ireland GPs urged not to ‘sleepwalk’ in state-managed indemnity
Chris Kenny, chief executive at MDDUS, said: "It’s hugely disappointing and concerning to see the RCGP in Northern Ireland overlook the reality of the situation."
MDDUS welcomes NHS England change of heart on decision to end the NHS Practitioner Health service
Dr Naeem Nazem, head of medical at MDDUS, said: “While the initial decision to cut this lifeline service was a misstep by NHS England, we welcome their change of heart."
MDDUS responds to research showing thousands of doctors considering leaving the UK
Chris Kenny, chief executive of MDDUS said, "The GMC's findings reflect our own research which found most doctors in the UK were suffering from moral distress due to the challenges faced by the NHS"
MDDUS announces appointment of new head of dental
Rachael Bell takes up the post of head of dental from today, 2 April 2024