Feature

Addressing mortality rates in patients with learning disabilities

Dr Dominic Slowie looks at the incidence of higher mortality rates in patients with learning disabilities, and what actions doctors can take.

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Leader

Specialist support

The MDU's unique expertise is a vital component in our ability to assist doctors facing the most serious allegations.

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News

MDU news update

A quick round up of what's new from the MDU.

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In focus

Breast cancer advisory complaint analysis

Dr Kathryn Leask looks at MDU members' advisory complaints relating to breast cancer.

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It's very difficult to see what I might have done if I hadn't had the MDU supporting me...

Interview

In safe hands: stories of MDU support

Two doctors recall their experience of receiving a clinical negligence claim and explain how the MDU's support made all the difference during testing times.

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Medico-legal dilemmas

Disclosure and parental responsibility

Issues around parental responsibility can raise several questions for doctors, as this example shows.

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Case study

Alleged allergic reaction to prescribed antibiotics

The MDU stepped in to defend a member accused of negligently prescribing an antibiotic.

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Interview

Introducing HSIB

Keith Conradi is the chief investigator at the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch. He explains the organisation's work and its significance for UK healthcare professionals.

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Feature

Analysing your medical records

Dr Mark Burgin explains how analysing medical records from the perspective of an expert witness can help doctors improve how they write their notes.

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