The MDU 2012 Setting up in Private Practice Workshops
The MDU's Setting up in Private Practice Workshop is a comprehensive course that gives you the relevant information you need to set up in private practice.
Designed for consultants who are prepared to take the next step in their career, the seminar covers a variety of aspects delivered by practising specialists in their field. This course is designed to cover the nuts and bolts of what you need to know to get started; in one place, on one day.
Agenda and who will be speaking
This one-stop course covers the following areas:
Accountancy
Vanessa Saunders from Stanbridge Associates Ltd
- How to set up as sole trader, limited company or limited liability partnership.
- Tax, NI and PAYE.
- Expenses: what you can and can’t claim.
Invoicing and credit control
Rob Reynolds from Hythehopes Ltd
- The pros and cons of bookkeeping.
- Invoicing and credit control procedures.
The private hospital group perspective
Dr Sheila Peskett, Medical Director of Ramsay Healthcare
- What they look for in doctors setting up in private practice.
- How to gain practising privileges.
The medico-legal perspective
Dr Carol Chu, Medico-legal Adviser at the MDU
- Obtaining professional indemnity insurance.
- Responding to complaints.
- Storing your clinical records.
The private medical Insurance company perspective
Andrew Whithorn, Director, Vectis Heath Limited
- Appreciate what insurance companies are looking for in doctors.
- How to apply for a private insurance company approved list.
The doctor in private practice perspective
Dr Ed Stoner, Gastroenterologist
- Hear from someone who has already been through the experience and been successful.
At the end of the sessions, you will have the chance to ask the speakers any questions that you may have.
The seminar will be facilitated by Emma Sedgwick MBBS, BSc, MRCPsych, DCH, MBA, NLP Coach from Healthcare Performance Limited.
Where and when
The date of the remaining 2012 workshop is:
- Friday 26 October 2012
The workshop will be held at the MDU head office in London and runs from 9:30am-5pm.
How much
- MDU members - £150
- Non MDU members - £195
Registration fees include an attendance certificate, course materials, lunch and refreshments.
Please note that numbers are strictly limited to facilitate small group breakout sessions.
For more information call Caroline Andrews on 020 7202 1552.
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