On the record: conversations and evolved consent

Consent is too often seen as a transaction rather than a conversation, says Dr Michael Quinn. He believes the process must evolve in the interests...

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Redressing the balance: standing up for doctors

Society expects a great deal from doctors, but the standards they are held accountable to must be achievable and not set them up to fail.

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Fight Fatigue campaign

The MDU is proud to back a national campaign seeking to address the issue of fatigue within healthcare.

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Managing conflict courses: 2023 dates now live

We've announced dates for our latest virtual courses, both of which focus on effectively managing and resolving conflict.

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Patient boundaries: when patients love you or hate you

What should you do if you find yourself on the receiving end of unwelcome attention from a patient?

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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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Coping with a coroner's inquest

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

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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.

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Interview with Dr Fiona Donald, Royal College of Anaesthetists

Dr Fiona Donald, president of the RCoA, offers her thoughts on how the pandemic has affected her specialty, and how it may inform its future – as well as that of the wider profession.

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Addressing patient safety: the Confidential Reporting System for Surgery (CORESS)

Professor Frank Smith of CORESS explains how the charity gives surgeons a new opportunity to share and learn from their experiences.

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Beneath the White Coat: in conversation with Dame Clare Gerada

Dame Clare Gerada speaks to Dr Catherine Wills about doctors' mental health and her work with the charity Doctors in Distress.

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