The story of the world's first medical defence organisation

For our 125th anniversary, the MDU has produced a film celebrating the key events in our history – from the case that inspired doctors to form the MDU, right up to the present day.

Introduced by historian of medicine Dr Richard Barnett and featuring commentary from senior MDU executives and members past and present, the film charts the landmark cases that made medico-legal history and the MDU’s influence on medical practice.

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The story of the world's first medical defence organisation

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