In focus

Avoiding errors in digital prescribing

Digital prescribing is a useful way of working but comes with its own set of potential issues for doctors to consider.

Dr Edward Farnan2

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Claim histories

Difficulties in diagnosing pancreatic cancer

Dr Ellie Mein looks at a review of MDU cases to see what lessons can be learned about avoiding a missed diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.

Dr Ellie Mein1

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News

Understanding coroners' investigations: watch our webinar

If you missed out on our live webinar on understanding coroners' investigations, you can now catch it again online.

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Medico-legal dilemmas

Death certification of COVID-19 patient

When a patient died at home following a clinical diagnosis of COVID-19, a GP called the MDU helpline with questions about completing the death certificate.

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Failure to diagnose malignant melanoma is not necessarily negligent, but a claimant may have a case if they can demonstrate that a doctor's management fell below the expected standard...

Claim histories

Diagnostic delays in malignant melanoma

Melanoma can be a challenging diagnosis, so it's important to be confident in assessing and making management decisions about skin lesions.

Dr Kathryn Leask2

Claim histories

Confidentiality concerns and complaints in HIV cases

When analysing members' cases involving patients with HIV, a number of key themes emerged - with confidentiality being top of the list.

Dr Kathryn Leask2

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News

Managing your membership online

You can now view your proof of membership in the MDU app.

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In focus

Patient deaths and medical examiners

Dr Michael Devlin explains how medical examiners play a vital role in the process of scrutinising patient deaths.

Dr Michael Devlin0

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News

Latest e-learning modules now available

We're continuing to expand our suite of online educational resources, helping you learn and develop throughout your career.

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