Adverse drug interaction - medical case study
...The doctor prescribed methotrexate - but in renal impairment the drug can build up to toxic levels...
Cervical spine trauma
Secondary injury is a major risk in spinal trauma. Mr Robin Johnston provides some insight on a rare but serious emergency
Communication: Skills development
How is the clinical consultation like a game of tennis? A good coach can help, says GP and trainer Dr Malcolm Thomas
Law at Work: Last in, last out?
Medical and dental practices should note the pitfalls of making staff redundant
A humbling dedication
Wanting to see some “real medicine” in action MDDUS adviser Mr Riaz Mohammed recently visited a hospital catering to the poor and destitute in Raxaul, North India
Ethics: Musings on the moral life
The scope of medical ethics is broad and there is no short explanation to describe the discipline
Good Samaritan: Is there a doctor on board?
Being a Good Samaritan is not without risk and it's best to be clear on what's expected
Mutual interest
MDDUS takes pride in its status as a mutual organisation - particularly in the current economic climate. What's so special about mutuality? Economic historian Charles Munn offers some context
Missed fracture
...Mrs B could walk but an X-ray months later showed an undisplaced fracture...