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The importance of medical defence
Dr Rob Hendry, medical director at the Medical Protection Society, explains why medical defence is still important for GPs – and their practices – even keep reading
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BMA secures fully-funded personal indemnity for GP trainees
The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced that GPs will no longer need to purchase additional indemnity as of April GP trainees will no longer keep reading
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Government’s indemnity consultation ‘misconceived’, MDU says
The Medical Defence Union has responded to the government’s consultation on clinical negligence cover, stating ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ The Department of keep reading
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GP surgeries to receive legal advice
A review into legal aid reforms is set to ensure GP surgeries receive legal advice, according to the BBC The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has keep reading
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MDU welcomes drop in GMC complaints
The MDU has responded to the to the news that the number of GMC complaints about doctors has dropped The Medical Defence Union (MDU) has keep reading
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Personal liability – is putting your practice into a limited company the answer?
As a general policy, NHS England expects all GPs on the England National Performers List who are insured to have minimum personal liability cover. One keep reading
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Be aware of body parts disposal rules, says MDU
The MDU has offered advice to doctors surrounding the correct disposal of body parts In the wake of a recent scandal, in which body parts keep reading
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Government to tackle fraud, saving millions
The government is set to take on fraud, hoping to save millions to pour back into patient care The government has announced that it will keep reading
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GPs can expect to be sued once a decade
Research by the MDU has found that GPs can expect to be sued every ten years The Medical Defence Union (MDU) is calling for a keep reading
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Personal liability – is putting your practice into a limited company the answer
As a general policy, NHS England expects all GPs on the England National Performers List who are insured to have minimum personal liability cover. One keep reading