Clinical negligence found to cost the government £3.6 billion a year
2026-01-30
A lack of ‘any meaningful action’ on clinical negligence has allowed its cost to the government to soar to £3.6 billion, according to a new
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Health expert condemns ‘appalling’ attacks on NHS staff amidst violent unrest
2024-08-06
The chief executive of a medical defence organisation has issued a statement denouncing growing threats of violence against healthcare workers. MDDUS chief executive Chris Kenny
‘Shocking lack of respect’ – calls for GDC to reconsider High Court appeal
2024-01-11
An indemnifier has written to the GDC urging it to reconsider its intention to appeal a High Court ruling that said an aspect of professional
Unwanted advances – maintaining professional boundaries
2022-09-14
MDDUS advisers sometimes assist members faced with the difficult situation of a patient making romantic advances. The patient may mistake care and compassion for something
Proactive response to patient complaints
2022-02-09
Alan Frame explains why dental practices are experiencing an increase in patient complaints and how to deal with them. A recent survey conducted by the
Professionalism: social media risks
2021-12-14
Roopinder Brar, medical adviser at MDDUS and Sarah Harford, MDDUS dental adviser, look at the pitfalls dentists face when engaging with patients and colleagues using social
DISCover how to transform your communication
2021-10-20
Liz Price explains how DISC analysis of your dental team could help improve communication and relieve any tensions amongst colleagues. Ongoing analysis of case files
Things dentists say…’I can only do things one way’
2021-08-18
MDDUS dental adviser, Mike Williams, looks at barriers to best practice. If you spend enough time in the company of dentists, sooner or later you
The best possible outcome for a GDC investigation
2021-05-14
MDDUS dental adviser Sarah Harford shares her golden rules for responding to a GDC investigation. GDC – three letters that make many a dentist nervous.
New consultation launched on healthcare indemnity
2018-12-07
The Government has launched a consultation on appropriate indemnity cover for healthcare professionals not covered by state-backed schemes. The consultation is seeking views on whether to
MDDUS responds to discount rate change in Scotland
2017-03-31
The Scottish government’s decision to follow their English counterparts in cutting the discount rate of personal injury claims is ‘disappointing’, MDDUS says. On 28 February, the
New discount could lead to jump in compensation payments
2017-03-01
Liz Truss, Lord Chancellor, has announced a cut in the discount rate applied to personal injury claims. Rates have dropped from 2.5% to -0.75%, which
