Consultation responses
We are committed to representing members' interests by developing contacts with parliamentarians, civil servants and organisations that influence the direction of healthcare and professional standards.
We believe any changes should assist you to fulfil your professional role in caring for patients. It is our role to promote your medico-legal interests.
Below are some of the responses we have made.
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- Patient's rights in cross–border healthcare - 11 November 2008
The MDU prepared a submission to the House of Lords Select Committee on the European Union Inquiry into The European Commission’s proposed directive on the application of patients’ rights in cross-border healthcare.
- Inquiry into Patient Safety - 30 September 2008
The MDU prepared a response for the Health Committee on Patient Safety
- The MDU's briefing on the proposed new OHPA - 3 December 2007
Whilst the MDU is in agreement with the principle that the adjudication function should be independent of the GMC, we have some concerns with the proposed Office of the Health Professions Adjudicator (OHPA).
- MDU briefing for House of Lords – Health & Social Care Bill - 28 November 2007
The MDU has taken part, on behalf of its members, in the consultation exercises that preceded the publication of the Health and Social Care Bill and expressed concern about a number of proposals that feature in the Bill that is presented to the House of Lords.
- Standard of Proof - 28 November 2007
The MDU has responded to the GMC's proposal on the Standard of Proof.
- The MDU's briefing on Health and Social Care Bill - 23 November 2007
The MDU has taken part, on behalf of its members, in the consultation exercises that preceded the publication of the Health and Social Care Bill and expressed concern about a number of proposals that now feature in the legislation.
- NHS Counter Fraud and Security Management draft code of practice - 11 October 2007
The MDU has responded to the Department of Health's consultation on Draft Code of practice for the use of powers to counter NHS fraud and security incidents.
- New guidance on consent – the MDU's response - 15 August 2007
The MDU has responded to the GMC consultation - Consent: patients and doctors making decisions together.
- The Law on Damages – the MDU's response - 13 August 2007
The MDU has responded to the Department for Constitutional Affairs consultation document: The Law on Damages.
- Guidance on student fitness to practise - 4 April 2007
The MDU has responded to the GMC/CHMS consultation document, Guidance on Student Fitness to Practise.
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