Dealing with violence and challenging patients
Dr Michael Devlin explores the facts and figures behind the sad reality of healthcare workers facing violence in the course of their job.
Autumn 2021
Autumn 2021
Autumn 2021
In focus
Feature
Optimise your income: tax and accountancy services for MDU members
Doctors face enough professional challenges without financial management being one of them – so we've introduced a new benefit to help ease the stress of managing your financial affairs.
News
Royal recognition for MDU training
Our members are the most important part of our organisation, so we're proud to be recognised for making sure our staff give them service they deserve.
Claims analysis
Ear, nose and throat claims
Analysing clinical negligence claims against MDU member ear, nose and throat surgeons, and advice on managing risk in this speciality.
Leader
Leader
Building on solid foundations
The strength of the MDU lies in its members - and that matters more than ever right now, says new MDU chief executive Matt Lee.
Members' dilemmas
Case study
Complaints over candour
An ophthalmic surgeon faced disciplinary action following the insertion of an incorrect lens during a cataracts procedure, which was not reported in time, leading to a patient complaint.
Medico-legal dilemmas
Mistaken identity
A GP practice manager needed the MDU's help dealing with a data breach involving patients with similar names.
Interview
Interview
World Sight Foundation: eyecare and education
With COVID still affecting the way doctors work around the world, Anthony Chignell tells us how the World Sight Foundation has adapted to deliver its training objectives in new ways
News
Health and Care Bill: why it matters, and how we're involved
The Health and Care Bill is a landmark piece of legislation, and we're actively speaking up for members and your interests in this debate.
In focus
In focus
Patients requesting to amend their records
Patients can ask for changes to be made to their medical records - but knowing if, when and how to comply with these requests can be difficult to navigate.