The police wanted to interview Dr A under caution and advised him that he could have a solicitor present during the interview. Dr A contacted the MDU for support. As Dr A had been a member of the MDU at the time the alleged incident took place, he was able to request assistance.

A solicitor was instructed to represent Dr A at the interview and with the ongoing criminal investigation. In addition to this, the opinion of an expert was obtained which was supportive of the care Dr A provided to the patient. The case was closed by the police with no further action based on the evidence provided by the MDU solicitor on Dr A’s behalf. Dr A had performed an intimate examination on the patient, and this was found to be clinically indicated and had been carried out appropriately. Dr A did not, therefore, have to face a stressful criminal trial.

Case example: complications following treatment

Dr B had worked as a private consultant for a couple of years, when she decided to take some time out of clinical practice to have a family. Dr B was aware of a patient who had experienced some complications following treatment for a cardiac arrhythmia and Dr B had referred the patient to a colleague for ongoing care once she stopped practicing. The patient had needed further treatment due to the complication and decided to pursue a clinical negligence claim against Dr B. Dr B was concerned because she had taken a break from membership with the MDU.

Dr B contacted the MDU advice line to see if any assistance was available. As Dr B had been a member of the MDU at the time she treated the patient, the MDU’s claims department was able to assist her in dealing with the claimant’s solicitor, instructing an expert and ultimately defending the claim.

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