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Medical defence specialist reports annual growth and strong financial status
MDDUS has announced a six percent growth in membership that sees it now represent 65,000 doctors and dentists across the United Kingdom.
Five healthcare priorities for a new government
MDDUS has today published its five key asks of the incoming government, which are based on direct feedback from the 65,000 doctors and dentists it represents.
Medicine shortages spark crisis among family doctors who say patients’ safety is at risk without urgent action
Three quarters of family doctors are experiencing debilitating moral distress because they cannot access medicines they know their patients need
MDDUS urges GDC to redouble its commitment to reduce the backlog in the case examiner process
Rachael Bell, head of dental at MDDUS, said: “We're pleased to see an increase in the number of cases closing with no action – however the GDC must not sit on its laurels."
Northern Ireland GPs urged not to ‘sleepwalk’ in state-managed indemnity
Chris Kenny, chief executive at MDDUS, said: "It’s hugely disappointing and concerning to see the RCGP in Northern Ireland overlook the reality of the situation."
MDDUS welcomes NHS England change of heart on decision to end the NHS Practitioner Health service
Dr Naeem Nazem, head of medical at MDDUS, said: “While the initial decision to cut this lifeline service was a misstep by NHS England, we welcome their change of heart."
MDDUS responds to research showing thousands of doctors considering leaving the UK
Chris Kenny, chief executive of MDDUS said, "The GMC's findings reflect our own research which found most doctors in the UK were suffering from moral distress due to the challenges faced by the NHS"
MDDUS announces appointment of new head of dental
Rachael Bell takes up the post of head of dental from today, 2 April 2024
The GDC must ‘act quickly’ to address the way untested allegations against dentists are investigated, says MDDUS
Rachael Bell, interim head of dental said: "The GDC must embed change and address both delays and the way that untested allegations are reported on.”
Short notice change for GPs in Northern Ireland 'deplorable', says MDDUS
Chris Kenny, chief executive of MDDUS said: “I am pleased to say that MDDUS will allow its GP members in Northern Ireland a period of grace up to 30 June this year to make the necessary arrangements, backdating cover to 1 April.”