A guide to clinical handovers, delegation and referral
An update on the latest professional guidance on delegation and referral, and advice on delivering and receiving clinical handovers
Minimising risk as a GP locum
Working in unfamiliar surroundings means locum GPs need to take extra steps to mitigate risks and ensure patient safety is not compromised. Dr Naeem Nazem offers some tips on avoiding the pitfalls.
Northern Ireland GPs urged not to ‘sleepwalk’ in state-managed indemnity
Chris Kenny, chief executive at MDDUS, said: "It’s hugely disappointing and concerning to see the RCGP in Northern Ireland overlook the reality of the situation."
MDDUS welcomes NHS England change of heart on decision to end the NHS Practitioner Health service
Dr Naeem Nazem, head of medical at MDDUS, said: “While the initial decision to cut this lifeline service was a misstep by NHS England, we welcome their change of heart."
MDDUS responds to research showing thousands of doctors considering leaving the UK
Chris Kenny, chief executive of MDDUS said, "The GMC's findings reflect our own research which found most doctors in the UK were suffering from moral distress due to the challenges faced by the NHS"
MDDUS announces appointment of new head of dental
Rachael Bell takes up the post of head of dental from today, 2 April 2024
The GDC must ‘act quickly’ to address the way untested allegations against dentists are investigated, says MDDUS
Rachael Bell, interim head of dental said: "The GDC must embed change and address both delays and the way that untested allegations are reported on.”
Short notice change for GPs in Northern Ireland 'deplorable', says MDDUS
Chris Kenny, chief executive of MDDUS said: “I am pleased to say that MDDUS will allow its GP members in Northern Ireland a period of grace up to 30 June this year to make the necessary arrangements, backdating cover to 1 April.”
MDDUS comments on historic apology from GMC
This apology is an important step in addressing past injustices. We stand in solidarity with all doctors affected by these historical actions.
MDDUS responds to GDC proposal for remote hearings
Rachael Bell, interim head of dental said: "The GDC's effort to manage resources must not come at the cost of fairness."