Winter 2020

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.

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Leader

Relieving the pressure

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

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News

Remote consultations webinar

Missed our free webinar on the medico-legal aspects of remote consultations? Watch the full recording again here.

In focus

Advice and Guidance Service in general practice

John Dale-Skinner gives some helpful tips on using the NHS Advice and Guidance service.

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In focus

Changes and challenges: handling claims during the pandemic

David Pranklin, head of the MDU's claims handling unit, reflects on the last seven months and how his team has adapted to continue supporting members through challenging times.

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It is vital that supervisors, and trained peers, should be alert for early signs of distress.

Feature

Moral injury in healthcare workers

Professor Neil Greenberg discusses the concept of 'moral injury' as a result of working in difficult circumstances - and how to manage it.

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Case study

Allergic reaction to anaesthesia

The MDU assisted a member who faced a claim after administering co-amoxiclav to a patient who was allergic to penicillin.

News

Fitness to drive and reporting concerns to the DVLA or DVA: new e-learning

How much do you know about reporting a patient's fitness to drive?

Claim histories

Learning from GP claims arising after patient suicides

Assessing suicide risk can be challenging - but as John Dale-Skinner gleans from previous MDU cases, measures like mental state evaluations can help improve suicide prevention.

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