Poetry for new doctors
MDDUS is pleased to be among the sponsors of a new edition of Tools of the Trade: Poems for new doctors, a "gift from the medical profession to its newest members" which is being distributed to all doctors graduating in Scotland in 2016, 2017 and 2018.
Decline in tooth decay among five year olds in England
TOOTH decay among five year olds in England has fallen to its lowest level in a decade, according to a survey by Public Health England.
New health safety group to prevent future harm
UNDERSTANDING the causes of harm and preventing future harm should be the main focus of a new independent patient safety investigation group.
Dental health crucial in diabetic patients
PRIORITISING oral health of those with diabetes would not only save millions of pounds but also provide those patients with a better quality of life, says the Oral Health Foundation.
Medical error third leading cause of death in US
MEDICAL error is the third most common cause of death in the US according to estimates in a study published in the BMJ.
MDDUS joins campaign to support stressed doctors
UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS fully supports the Royal Medical Benevolent Fund’s (RMBF) campaign to raise awareness and help doctors with physical and mental health problems.
GDC appoints new chief executive
IAN Brack has been appointed as the new chief executive of the General Dental Council.
WATCH: MDDUS joins campaign to support stressed doctors
MDDUS’ joint head of medical division Dr John Holden joined a panel of experts for a roundtable debate exploring ways of supporting doctors suffering from stress and burnout.
New online orthodontics resource
A NEW online resource to help patients make decisions about treatment has been launched by the British Orthodontic Society.
New study questions weekend death rates in hospital
A NEW study from the University of Manchester has found that fewer patients in England die after being admitted to NHS hospitals at the weekend compared to during the week, which is contrary to the prevailing government view.