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Feature

Dealing with violence and challenging patients

Dr Michael Devlin explores the facts and figures behind the sad reality of healthcare workers facing violence in the course of their job.

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Feature

Optimise your income: tax and accountancy services for MDU members

Doctors face enough professional challenges without financial management being one of them – so we've introduced a new benefit to help ease the stress of managing your financial affairs.
Career
News

Royal recognition for MDU training

Our members are the most important part of our organisation, so we're proud to be recognised for making sure our staff give them service they deserve.
Career
Claims analysis

Ear, nose and throat claims

Analysing clinical negligence claims against MDU member ear, nose and throat surgeons, and advice on managing risk in this speciality.
Being sued
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Leader

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Building on solid foundations

The strength of the MDU lies in its members - and that matters more than ever right now, says new MDU chief executive Matt Lee.

Career

Members' dilemmas

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Case study

Complaints over candour

An ophthalmic surgeon faced disciplinary action following the insertion of an incorrect lens during a cataracts procedure, which was not reported in time, leading to a patient complaint.

 Complaints Communication
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Medico-legal dilemmas

Mistaken identity

A GP practice manager needed the MDU's help dealing with a data breach involving patients with similar names.

 Confidentiality

Interview

World Sight Foundation: eyecare and education

With COVID still affecting the way doctors work around the world, Anthony Chignell tells us how the World Sight Foundation has adapted to deliver its training objectives in new ways.

"If we treat, we help now. If we teach, we help forever."

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Patients requesting to amend their records

Patients can ask for changes to be made to their medical records - but knowing if, when and how to comply with these requests can be difficult to navigate.
Records and reports

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