Risks associated with poor knowledge of English addressed by new GMC powers
Until recently the GMC could do little where concerns were raised about the language skills of registered doctors. Recent changes in the Medical Act 1983, which came into effect on 25 June 2014, seek to address this omission.
Who would be a Good Samaritan?
RECENT media coverage of a locum doctor refusing to leave his office to help an injured pensioner has reignited debate over a doctor’s ethical duty towards patients not under their care.
Diagnosis risks: playing the odds
A recent BBC health news headline trumpeted that doctors in Britain are “missing opportunities" to spot lung cancer at an early stage, meaning one in three people with the disease dies within 90 days of diagnosis.
GDC announces 54 per cent ARF rise for dentists
DENTISTS are facing a 54 per cent rise in the annual retention fee (ARF) with the GDC setting the 2015 rate at £890.
Bleak Practice – the sequel
A SEQUEL to our video learning module Bleak Practice is now available to MDDUS members.
Leading through uncertainty
Places are available on MDDUS Risk Management's popular Leading Through Uncertainty course developed specifically for doctors with management responsibilities.
MDDUS recruits new adviser as membership continues to grow
MDDUS has recruited a new adviser in their London office, as membership continues to grow throughout the UK.
Doctors without indemnity could be struck off
DOCTORS practising without appropriate indemnity or insurance could have their licence removed under new proposals from the General Medical Council.
Diabetes-related kidney failure set to double in next decade
KIDNEY failure related to diabetes is set to almost double in the next 10 years in England and Wales, according to new analysis by Diabetes UK.
Many GP training posts remain vacant
MORE than 10 per cent of GP training posts in England remain vacant despite the launch earlier this year of a third recruitment round.
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