Case file: Tick-box error
...A GP at the practice mistakenly ticked a box on the form resulting in Mr N having his driving licence revoked...
Case file: Redaction software for SARs
... the admin team has been spending increasing amounts of time preparing responses to SARs, and the practice is considering buying redaction software to assist...
Case file: Blood in urine
...The claim states that the delay in diagnosis allowed the tumour to grow and metastasise...
Innovation: Voice in the bank
Developing technology is giving back lost voices to patients with neurodegenerative and other disorders.
Practice staff: Supporting physician associates in clinical practice
Physician associates are able to work independently but must have “appropriate support”.
Call log
A range of common - and not so common - queries from GPs and practice managers.
Risk: Safe telephone triage
Triage systems are increasingly being used in primary care to manage the growing demand and strain – but how can you ensure they are safe and effective?
Assisted dying back in the news
A bill to change the law in Scotland is due to be introduced this year - but what is the current law on assisted dying across the UK and how does it impact medical professionals?
Advice for doctors during industrial action
MDDUS advice for doctors in line with our commitment always to support our members with dedicated professional advice.
MDDUS urges government to go further with fixed recoverable costs reforms
MDDUS has urged the government to go further with its reform of fixed recoverable costs (FRC) in claims of clinical negligence.