Benefits of membership
More doctors in the UK put their trust in the MDU than the other defence organisations put together because we offer the most comprehensive indemnity package. Take a look at our top 10 reasons to belong.
Professional indemnity insurance policy
We provide members with a professional indemnity insurance policy* to cover clinical negligence claims. This is a contractual agreement that will always provide assistance within the terms of the policy. Some other organisations only provide indemnity on a discretionary basis, meaning you have no guarantee of assistance.
Discretionary benefits
In addition to the insurance policy, members have access to traditional discretionary benefits where necessary, for example for claims arising after you have left the MDU but relating to an incident whilst you were still a member. We are the only medical defence organisation to provide this unique combination of insurance and discretion.
24-hour advisory helpline
We have the largest team of medico-legal experts in the UK, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Support and representation
We can help respond to complaints, provide support and representation at PCT or GMC hearings or assist in coroners' inquiries including writing a report or attending coroner's court.
Expert claims handling
When dealing with a claim we will not settle for the sake of financial expediency. We will also not ask you to sign a form handing over decision-making.
Good Samaritan acts
We provide you with free professional indemnity for Good Samaritan acts anywhere in the world, including the USA and Canada.
Free hospital seminars
Our team of hospital liaison managers can provide free training in your department on a range of subjects including risk management, medication errors and dealing with difficult patients.
24-hour press office
Our 24-hour press office can help you deal with the media. Our assistance can range from advising you on what to say to issuing statements and speaking to the media on your behalf.
Medico-legal publications
Members have access to a range of free advisory publications covering key subjects such as confidentiality and complaints as well as our regular journal and comprehensive website.
Member discounts
We have negotiated a range of generous discounts including a 33% saving on a wide range of online revision courses including the MRCP, access to free CPD modules and 20% discount on interview skills training. Members also get reduced enrolment fees on MDU courses such as the MDU Medical Ethics and Law workshop.
Download our Member Guide (211kb) orParamedic Member Guide (133kb) which provides a summary of the benefits of membership.
Join the MDU
Download or request an application pack
Or if you would like to find out more about what the MDU can do for you, phone our membership helpline on 0800 716 376
* Subject to the terms and conditions of the policy.
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