Practice dress code
HOW can you make sure your practice staff look professional while also complying with infection prevention and control measures?
Care pressures will force one in five workers to quit
NEARLY one in five employees over the age of 45 expect to stop work early to care for an adult family member, new research suggests.
Vegetarianism not a protected characteristic, tribunal rules
VEGETARIANISM is a “lifestyle choice” and not a philosophical belief capable of protection under equality legislation, an employment tribunal (ET) has decided.
Remote working roles double in four years
THE number of remote working jobs available in the UK has doubled in four years, new figures suggest.
Extended indemnity for flu vaccination of general practice staff
MDDUS has decided to extend indemnity for staff flu vaccinations this winter to our general practice group schemes and individual GP members.
MDDUS revises Articles of Association and appoints new executive director
THE MDDUS Board has undertaken a review of the organisation’s Articles of Association and is pleased to announce the appointment of Emma Parfitt as a new executive director
Dance floor mishap
...An urgent referral after consultation with Dr P would have led to a prompt diagnosis of Achilles tendon rupture and direct primary repair...
Brexit patient safety risks
BREXIT looms ever larger as the UK faces yet another crucial deadline – and MDDUS has received numerous calls requesting advice in regard to the potential for disrupted patient care and service provision in the event of a "no deal".
Unexpected treatment
...The dentist states that in retrospect it might have been appropriate to pause and more fully explain the options, giving Mr U time for reflection before agreeing to the revised plan...
Existing Liabilities Scheme - statement by MDDUS
MDDUS has announced that it has concluded an agreement to transfer its existing liabilities for the NHS activities of English GPs to the UK Government.