RCPsych campaign calls for action on racism
THE NHS needs to do “much more” to tackle racism against staff, the president of the Royal College of Psychiatrists has said.
Rise in diagnosed ADHD
DIAGNOSES of ADHD increased 20-fold between 2000 and 2018, according to research funded by the NIHR (National Institute of Health and Care Research).
Risk of measles outbreak in London
LONDON is at risk of a measles outbreak unless MMR vaccination rates improve, says the UK Health Security Agency.
‘Worrying’ number of trainee doctors face workplace discrimination, GMC survey shows
MORE than a quarter of trainee doctors have faced discrimination at work, a report by the General Medical Council has revealed.
‘Tired. Concerned. Trying not to lose hope.’ Doctors speak out about a year at work.
Doctors and dentists have shared their lived experience of working in the health service during one of its toughest years, in a new report by MDDUS.
MDDUS comments on General Medical Council survey findings
The General Medical Council (GMC) has published the results of its national training survey which revealed that micro-aggressions and stereotyping are affecting trainee doctors
MDDUS celebrates Pride Month
Pride Month is a time to highlight our support for LGBTQ+ colleagues, members, friends and community by promoting LGBTQ+ rights and championing diversity and inclusion at MDDUS.
MDDUS responds to the Long Term Workforce Plan for NHS England
The long-term workforce plan for NHS England must not overlook today’s retention crisis
MDDUS helps Macmillan support line nurses to make remote consultations safer
MDDUS has provided free, bespoke training to Macmillan Cancer Support to help its team of expert clinical information nurse specialists deliver safer advice on the charity’s support line.
Is it safe to apologise?
MDDUS advisers are often asked whether an apology to a patient amounts to an admission of guilt that can be used against you.