What a performance!
Ensure that staff are crystal clear about what is expected of them at work
Parting words after 30 years' service
MDDUS chairman Dr Alistair Beattie has stepped down after three decades of loyal service. He tells Summons of the changes he has seen and his thoughts on the future of medico-legal practice
Opinion on...
Continuing a series of profiles on professionals working with MDDUS, Jim Killgore speaks with Dr Malcolm Campbell who provides expert medical opinions in clinical negligence cases
Taking control
NES decontamination adviser Irene Black offers some tips to dental practices on how to keep in line with the latest guidance.
Tweeting well
Our ethics columnist offers an ethical perspective on social media
A cunning plan
Summons speaks to MDDUS CEO Professor Gordon Dickson on the value of strategic planning – especially now
Only what's necessary - dental case study
...The dentist tells the patient that the X-ray has revealed "some holes" that he will fix. No further explanation is given nor any indication of how many teeth are involved.....
Patient contact via email and texting
EMAILING or texting patients may save time and resources but there are risks -- not least of which are potential breaches of data security and patient confidentiality. [Risk Alert]
Poor training blamed on EWTD
MANY surgical trainees blame unsatisfactory training on working time regulations, according to new research.
Bad behaviour more likely in male trainees
MALE medical students are more likely than females to face complaints about their conduct, a new General Medical Council report reveals.