MDU journal, spring 2024

When a single incident leads to multiple outcomes and investigations, it can be hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel without the right support.

This was the fate of one GP member, who describes how it felt to be subjected to a complaint, claim, NHSE investigation and GMC investigation after the death of a patient - a process that took more than five years to resolve.

As he explains in the latest issue of the MDU journal, the experience took its toll - but he was grateful to have the MDU by his side every step of the way.

Read the full article in the latest issue: A long shadow: facing multiple investigations

Also in this issue:

• Adopting AI in healthcare - Artificial intelligence promises to deliver revolutionary changes to our everyday lives. But how will that affect healthcare – and how can doctors prepare?
• A stop-start approach to litigation reform serves no-one - Progress to reform our flawed litigation system has stalled, but the clock is ticking - and it's getting louder as costs start to rise again.
• Ethical considerations of an ECG - An unusual request from a deceased patient's relative raised some confidentiality concerns for a GP member, who called us for advice.

Read the full issue here.

This page was correct at publication on 01/04/2024. Any guidance is intended as general guidance for members only. If you are a member and need specific advice relating to your own circumstances, please contact one of our advisers.