24/7 advice and support plus much more for foundation year doctors
As a foundation year doctor, MDDUS has you covered to advise, defend and support when you need it throughout your career. You’ll receive professional indemnity cover that is trusted by over 65,000 healthcare professionals across the UK.
Our experienced medico-legal advisory team successfully handles thousands of enquiries from members every year on a wide range of issues. You can call as often as you need to – there’s no impact on your membership fee.
Join now from only £10 per yearBenefits of professional indemnity membership
MDDUS membership offers support throughout your career with professional indemnity cover.
Defence
Discretionary indemnity to protect you financially when facing a clinical negligence claim.
Protection
There to support, advise and represent you when facing complaints, disciplinary matters, fatal accident enquiries and GMC investigations.
Advice & support
From expert medico-legal advisers, there for you 24/7, 365 days a year. We never triage calls and have a doctor-for-doctor approach.
Professional development
Access to a wide range of learning and development resources and tools to help you.
Free wellbeing support
HA | Wisdom Wellbeing is a 24/7 confidential support service, giving you someone to talk to whenever you need.
Save 25% off Pastest postgraduate revision
MDDUS members can save 25% off 12-month access for MRCP, MRCS, MRCPCH, MSRA, MRCGP, FRCA, PLAB.FY1 membership is only £10 per year and FY2 membership is only £15 per year
Apply nowAbout MDDUS indemnity cover
MDDUS are a mutual not-for-profit organisation which provides access to some of the UK's most experienced experts in the medico-legal field. They understand the challenges you face on a daily basis. They’re here to help you deal with difficult situations efficiently and expertly.
Who?
Who?
We offer access to professionally trained advisers 24 hours a day – 365 days a year – and legal support and indemnity against claims of negligence.
What?
What?
We exist to support and protect healthcare professionals throughout their careers.
Why?
Why?
MDDUS was established in 1902 by a group of doctors and dentists concerned by an increasing number of clinical negligence cases being pursued in the courts. We now support over 65,000 members practising in the UK.MDDUS staff were kind, thoughtful, professional and knowledgeable. I doubt I could have managed it without them.
Useful resources for foundation years members
Article: Professional pitfalls in social media use
Avoid risks that affect your professional career.
View article
Article: A guide to clinical handovers
Master handovers with the backing of professional indemnity cover.
View article
Webinar: Risks in online access for patient records
Understand the risks tied to medical records.Watch on-demand
Article: It's all in a good handover
Learn how to protect your patients and your professional reputation.View article
Webinar: Decision making and consent
Stay covered when consent impacts your medical career.Watch on-demand
Planning to work a foundation year in Australia?
Australian legislation requires all registered medical practitioners to have indemnity insurance for healthcare practices.
We have partnered with MIPS (Medical Indemnity Protection Society) in Australia to ensure our members are protected.
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Get foundation year doctor indemnity
Whether you’re a new or recent foundation year doctor or looking for professional indemnity, MDDUS can help. Fill out a simple application form now to protect yourself throughout your foundation year training and professional career.