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In focus

How has the pandemic affected patient complaints?

Examining complaints about delays in treatment caused by pandemic disruption – and how to manage them.

Also in Summer 2021

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Time for a regulation reset

The pandemic has provided fresh impetus to improve healthcare regulation. Now is the time to deliver reform.

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Working for you: MDU external relations

From campaigning for fairer compensation to lobbying for fairer and more efficient GMC processes, we are active in defending our members' interests.

Claims analysis

The bare bones of orthopaedic claims

Analysing clinical negligence claims against orthopaedic surgeons and offering advice on managing risk.

News

Latest on-demand webinars: managing complaints, GMC prescribing guidance

We've added to our series of on-demand webinars with discussions on two popular topics: managing complaints, and prescribing.

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Learn and develop with the MDU

Browse our range of courses, e-learning, webinars and more.

Learn and develop with the MDU

Most viewed articles

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Glaucoma is a common and easily misdiagnosed condition, and poor standards of care can put both patients and doctors at risk. Prof. Peter Shah has been treating glaucoma patients for over 25 years and shares some of the lessons he has learned.

Managing incidents

News

Cosmetic guidance updated

The GMC has recently updated its guidance relating to cosmetic interventions - here's what you need to know.

GMC Communication Consent

Interview

Standing up for doctors: MDU consultation work

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. Head of advisory services Dr Caroline Fryar describes how the MDU uses its influence on behalf of members.

GMC

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Relieving the pressure

If we expect doctors to be there for us in a crisis, we must properly support them.

Coronavirus Health and wellbeing

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Restoring a sense of belonging

We need to work together to create a supportive community in which doctors can thrive and flourish, says Dr Christine Tomkins.

Career Health and wellbeing

Members' stories

Interview

Speaking from experience: the value of peer-to-peer support

After a gruelling GMC investigation, a retired hospital consultant MDU member wanted to help others in the same situation.

Health and wellbeing Being sued

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Feature

Coping with a coroner's inquest

An MDU member shares their experience of dealing with an unexpected call to attend a coroner's inquest.

Coroner

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GMC investigation - an MDU member's story

One MDU member gives a personal account of weathering the storm of a GMC investigation.

Being sued Career Children and adolescents

Summer 2021