Ask the Expert: My employee has long Covid - what should I do?
Our practice nurse has been off with Covid for six months with no return date in sight. What should I do?
Advice: Tackling workplace bullying
Taking a proactive approach is key to creating a positive working environment.
Case study: An independent appeal
...Mrs M carried out the investigation into the employee's behaviour, while her twin sister was responsible for the appeal...
A statement from MDDUS on the announcement of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
MDDUS wish to record our gratitude for the role Her Majesty played in public life throughout her lifetime.
Dental case study: Persistent gingival swelling
...Mrs L, a smoker, presents with painful swollen and bleeding gums, and swollen lymph nodes. The dentist suspects periodontal infection...
Medical case study: Iatrogenic stroke
...Mr A questions why a blood-thinning drug was prescribed to a patient clearly at risk of stroke...
Don't get caught out on indemnity cover
You wouldn't drive a car or go on an expensive holiday without insurance, so it's vital healthcare professionals don't practise without appropriate indemnity cover in place.
NHS to move away from blame culture in patient safety incidents
THE NHS should focus on learning from patient safety incidents rather than looking to blame individuals, according to a major new piece of guidance.
Locums – indemnity, insurance or neither?
Dr Richard Brittain offers answers to some of the key questions commonly asked by locum doctors.
Diagnosis and prescribing key negligence risk areas, report shows
IMPROVING diagnosis and prescribing processes are key to achieving better patient outcomes in general practice, a report from NHS Resolution has found.