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More doctors in the UK choose the MDU for their indemnity than any other medical defence organisation.
Full-day event for IMGs in the UK.
Led and staffed by doctors with real life experience of the pressure you face.
Over 99% of calls to the MDU medico-legal helpline are connected straight to a medico-legal adviser during normal working hours.
We successfully defended over 80% of medical claims, making no compensation payments.
Our expert team of doctors, lawyers and claims handlers are on hand to provide support when you need it.
Founded in 1885, we are proud of our heritage yet always looking forward and shaping our products and services to meet the changing needs of the profession.
Learn how the MDU can help you as an international medical graduate in our new dedicated hub.
With state-backed indemnity, you still need our expert guidance. MDU support can help reduce any anxiety or stress.
Despite being something most clinicians might take for granted, laterality-based decisions can still cause confusion - as Prof. Gerry Gormley explains.
Expand your medico-legal knowledge with webinars led by MDU doctors.
Free e-learning courses for members on chaperones, confidentiality, communication and more.
We're a proud supporting partner of Doctors in Distress; protecting the mental health of the healthcare profession.
You can call our medico-legal helpline 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Find out about the membership benefits for your role, and everything you need to know about joining us, from getting a quote to applying.
If you're facing a disciplinary investigations, our specialist team can provide help and guidance throughout the process.
In the summer '24 MDU journal: left-right discrimination and laterality errors
The GMC has explained its approach to concerns raised about doctors taking part in protests or other forms of activism.
Supporting a demoralised workforce is essential to secure the future of the NHS, says MDU chief executive Dr Matthew Lee.
Dr Ellie Mein discusses the importance of interpreters during the consent process – and making sure they're appropriate for the task.