Jobs shortage "better than last year"
MORE than three per cent of trainee doctors are still waiting to find a job, new figures show.
Billions lost to healthcare fraud
OVER £5 billion is being lost from the NHS annually due to fraud with a further £2 billion being lost to financial error according to estimates in a new report.
Infant deaths at record low in Scotland
STILLBIRTHS, perinatal deaths and infant deaths in Scotland are at their lowest ever recorded level, according to new statistics.
MenB vaccination to be introduced
PLANS to introduce the meningococcal B (MenB) vaccine into the childhood vaccination programme in England have been announced by the Department of Health.
New rules on GP trainee learning time
TRAINEE GPs must be able to attend at least 70 per cent of their annual formal teaching programme, according to new guidance.
Unemployment warning for future doctors
DOCTORS in the UK could be heading for a period of underemployment or even unemployment, the BMA has warned.
Agree levels of disclosure before emailing
DOCTORS should have consent and agree levels of disclosure before emailing or texting patients.
Indemnity for 2014 Commonwealth Games
MDDUS is pleased to offer access to indemnity for members working in a voluntary capacity at the forthcoming Commonwealth Games, subject to conditions.
Leading through uncertainty
MDDUS Risk Management will be again running its popular LTU course developed specifically for doctors with management responsibilities.
London Legal Walk
Lawyers will be gathering en masse on 15 May for The London Legal Walk – and among them some of our own MDDUS staff.