Healthcare is by nature an emotive profession, and it's unsurprising that disputes can arise between doctors, patients and others involved in patients' care. Oscar Mathew explains the process of mediation and offers some insight into how to resolve conflicts for the benefit of everyone involved.
Interview
The MDU provides doctors with medico-legal advice and representation in their time of need, and we also use our expertise to advocate legal and regulatory reforms in the interests of our members.
Leader
Dr Christine Tomkins explains how the benefits of MDU membership extend well beyond providing doctors with professional indemnity.
In focus
Dr Carol Chu looks over complaints received by MDU members around cervical smear tests to draw out some key risk management advice.