Medico-Legal Archive
Is the cloud a problem?
Business Dilemmas. Storing information on a data cloud? Dr Sally Old advises on what independent...
Anaesthetic errors under the spotlight
Claims made against MDU anaesthetist members in private practice are examined here by Dr...
Avoid being reported to the police
Allegations of criminal activity can arise following patient interactions. Dr Emma Davies sets out...
MDU hails fee cap in negligence
The Medical Defence Union (MDU) has welcomed a Government announcement that it is to...
When and what do you tell the police
To report or not to report? Dr Sally Old explores when you should and...
Data that may upset a family
Business Dilemmas Dr Kathryn Leask explains what information this doctor should disclose to the...
Errors can harm you as much as a patient
Dr Clare Stapleton discusses the steps you can take to protect yourself against complaints in...
MDU expands its help for doctors in trouble
A service to help doctors suffering a GMC investigation has been extended to include...
When patients say NO
A patient changes their mind and refuses the recommended treatment. Medico-legal experts Dr Lucy...
Psychiatry claims under the spotlight
Clinical negligence claims pursued against MDU private psychiatrist members are analysed here by Dr...
When asked to attend adverse event meeting
Business Dilemmas How should this consultant prepare for a meeting following an adverse incident?...
Defending claims is eye-watering
Claims experts Claire Wratten and Pete Renwick discuss what is to be learned from the...