Leading through uncertainty – places available
PLACES are available on MDDUS Risk Management's popular Leading Through Uncertainty course developed specifically for doctors with management responsibilities.
Protecting our members – new Risk Factor video
THE future vision of new MDDUS Chief Executive Chris Kenny is the focus of the latest Risk Factor video.
Bleak Practice – episode 3
THE third instalment in our popular video learning module Bleak Practice is now available to MDDUS members.
Surge in negligence claims due to ‘no win, no fee’ legal representation
THE proportion of middle income people in England and Wales pursuing claims following adverse medical events increased from less than four per cent in 2001 to 22 per cent in 2013, according to research published by the Nuffield Foundation.
Book review: NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity
Jim Killgore reviews the new book by Steve Silberman
Case study: "Mild" headache
...It is alleged the doctor failed to identify the patient had suffered a severe head injury...
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As patients increasingly rely on potentially misleading internet medical advice, Dr Greg Dollman advises doctors to be careful not to overlook valid concerns
Breath of fresh air
The ever-expanding specialty of respiratory medicine offers a varied and challenging career for doctors
Humiliation not required
Jim Killgore considers a GMC report on bullying and “undermining” in medical training
Before you go
All foundation doctors have to fill out discharge forms for patients leaving hospital. Dr Naeem Nazem offers advice on getting this vital task right