Diagnosis risks: playing the odds
A recent BBC health news headline trumpeted that doctors in Britain are “missing opportunities" to spot lung cancer at an early stage, meaning one in three people with the disease dies within 90 days of diagnosis.
GDC announces 54 per cent ARF rise for dentists
DENTISTS are facing a 54 per cent rise in the annual retention fee (ARF) with the GDC setting the 2015 rate at £890.
Doctors without indemnity could be struck off
DOCTORS practising without appropriate indemnity or insurance could have their licence removed under new proposals from the General Medical Council.
Diabetes-related kidney failure set to double in next decade
KIDNEY failure related to diabetes is set to almost double in the next 10 years in England and Wales, according to new analysis by Diabetes UK.
Many GP training posts remain vacant
MORE than 10 per cent of GP training posts in England remain vacant despite the launch earlier this year of a third recruitment round.
New guidance on death certification in Scotland
NEW national guidance for doctors on the completion of a Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD) has been released by the Scottish Government.
“Shocking” medical errors revealed in new report
A BRAIN-damaged baby and failings in cancer diagnoses are among the “shocking” cases dealt with by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman in England this year.
Bleak Practice – the sequel
A SEQUEL to our video learning module Bleak Practice is now available to MDDUS members.
Leading through uncertainty
Places are available on MDDUS Risk Management's popular Leading Through Uncertainty course developed specifically for doctors with management responsibilities.
MDDUS recruits new adviser as membership continues to grow
MDDUS has recruited a new adviser in their London office, as membership continues to grow throughout the UK.