IDF ponders another change of name
Independent Doctors Federation AGM.
The Independent Doctors Federation, which has the same initials as the Israeli Defence Force, is to consult with members as it considers a name change to avoid being misunderstood.
If it goes ahead, then this would be its third name in 15 years. The group was founded in 1989 as the Independent Doctors Forum but adopted its present title in 2009. ‘Independent Doctors Network’ is the new proposal.
Members would be asked to consider the pros and cons of changing the name at a time when it is increasing its offering to consultants and GPs while embarking on what it considers will be a long-term campaign for changes in the private medical insurance industry.