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Left-right discrimination and laterality errors

Despite being something most clinicians might take for granted, laterality-based decisions can still cause confusion - as Prof. Gerry Gormley...

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Medico-legal dilemmas

Medical examiner seeking records

The introduction of the medical examiner system in 2024 might prompt questions around disclosing patient information - as this dilemma demonstrates.

In focus

Medico-legal considerations of lifestyle medicine

Lifestyle medicine is increasing in both its scope and in popularity – but what medico-legal factors do you need to consider before taking it on?

In focus

New government - new conversations?

With a new government comes a fresh chance to engage policy makers with issues that matter to our members, and the whole healthcare profession.

News

GMC advice on protests and activism

The GMC has explained its approach to concerns raised about doctors taking part in protests or other forms of activism.

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Learn and develop with the MDU

Browse our range of courses, e-learning, webinars and more.

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Members' stories

Feature

Fatigue in the NHS: a member's experience

One MDU member shares their story of how fatigue affected their practice, and their patients.

Health and wellbeing

Interview

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.

Health and wellbeing Being sued

Feature

GMC investigation - an MDU member's story

One MDU member gives a personal account of weathering the storm of a GMC investigation.

Being sued Career Children and adolescents

Interviews

Interview

Creating a safe space to talk about weight

Weight should be a subject for conversation, not confrontation, says GP, educator and author Dr Rachel Pryke.

Communication

Interview

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 of patients and doctors - and that technology can support this transition.

Communication Consent

Interview

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.

Coronavirus Health and wellbeing

Summer 2024