Why words matter: talking to people who have dementia
Prof. Rowan Harwood explains how cognitive impairments make communication more complex, and shares his insights on how to talk to patients with dementia.
2025 issue 2
2025 issue 2
2025 issue 2
In focus
In focus
Inquests and prevention of future deaths reports
Bansari Patel and Venessa Holt from our in-house legal team take a look at prevention of future deaths reports – and what to do if you receive one.
Medico-legal dilemmas
A gift in a patient's will
A patient made a generous bequest in their will to their oncologist, who was uncertain of how to deal with such an unexpected offer.
Medico-legal dilemmas
Problems with performers list
When a GP registrar couldn't begin a practice post because he wasn't on the performers list, he called the MDU for advice on how to set things right.
Shining a spotlight on sepsis
Claims analysis
When to suspect sepsis: analysing members' cases
What are the key trends in claims involving sepsis? We examine members' cases to better understand this potentially devastating diagnosis.
Case study
Sepsis and safety-netting
A GP member contacted the MDU after receiving a complaint from the partner of a patient who had been admitted to hospital with a diagnosis of sepsis.
Leader
Leader
Time to seize the day
The 10 Year Health Plan is meant to save the NHS for future generations. But the government must settle the issue of litigation reform before it's too late.