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- Doctors reminded of social media pitfalls - 24 April 2012
Following the launch of new draft ethical guidance for doctors on their use of social media by the GMC, the Medical Defence Union is reminding doctors of some of the pitfalls of using sites such as Twitter and Facebook.
- Take care when referrals include sensitive information - 18 April 2012
Doctors are being advised to exercise extra caution when passing on sensitive information, such as about a patient’s sexuality, marital history, termination of pregnancy or psychiatric illness, in referral letters.
- Doctors need not fear saying sorry as Scottish apology bill proposed - 12 April 2012
Doctors can and do apologise to patients, said the Medical Defence Union (MDU) today, in response to a proposal to introduce an apology Bill by the Scottish conservative party.
- MDU cases highlight challenge of diagnosing chameleon disease - 3 April 2012
Ovarian cancer can pose a significant diagnostic challenge. Patients with ovarian cancer have been mistakenly thought to have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diverticulitis and anaemia, before their condition was diagnosed says the Medical Defence Union (MDU).
- One third of spinal surgery claims not linked to surgical technique - 3 April 2012
Just over one third of allegations of clinical negligence made against spinal surgeons are unrelated to the surgery itself, according to a study released today in the journal of the Medical Defence Union (MDU), the leading UK medical defence organisation.
- MDU reassures Olympic volunteer doctors over indemnity - 22 March 2012
With the London 2012 Olympic Games just a little over three months away, the Medical Defence Union (MDU) is reassuring members who have been selected to volunteer as part of the medical team at the games that they are covered by their professional indemnity policy of insurance for the work they are doing.
- MDU warns doctors to be aware of internet abuse - 20 March 2012
Social media has hit the headlines again, this time for all the wrong reasons.
- Doctors to check indemnity arrangements before volunteering overseas - 16 March 2012
International development is rarely out of the news. Last year, a leading international development organisation placed 2,600 volunteers in projects around the world.
- Hospital doctors embracing modern communications technology - 31 January 2012
Hospital doctors are embracing modern technology according to a survey published today by the Medical Defence Union (MDU), with the majority now using some form of modern technology to communicate with colleagues or patients. However, many are still concerned about the impact it can have on confidentiality.
- New Year resolutions – with a medico–legal twist - 11 January 2012
If you are still mulling over your new year’s resolutions, among the promises to lose weight/get fit/reduce stress, the MDU suggests the following might contribute positively to your professional year
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