Latest updates and advice

We look at the causes of complaints made by relatives and patients with Alzheimer’s disease.

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How clinical fellowships transformed our careers

23 September 2024

Three doctors share their journeys as clinical fellows, highlighting how this pivotal role shaped their careers.

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Changes to medical examiner and death certificate processes

9 September 2024

A wider pool of doctors will be able to certify a death under the new process.

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Learning lessons from MDU cases of sarcoma diagnosis delays

13 August 2024

We examine cases where failure to diagnose this rare cancer led to a complaint or medico-legal investigation.

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Delegation and accountability in the healthcare team

4 June 2024

How to integrate physician associates and anaesthetic associates safely and effectively into teams and manage medico-legal risks.

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Delayed diagnosis of ovarian cancer

26 March 2024

Ovarian cancer is often diagnosed in its late stages with more women dying from this type of cancer than any other gynaecological malignancy.

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Treating overseas visitors in primary care

30 January 2024

Civilians displaced by war will need help in accessing NHS treatment following their arrival in the UK.

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Communicating with patients about cervical smear tests

30 January 2024

Complaints received by MDU members around cervical smear tests highlight key risk management advice.

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Five tips to excel as a foundation doctor

30 January 2024

Your first few months on the ward can be exhilarating, but there's also a lot to consider. Here are our tips for new foundation doctors.

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Receiving and storing patient images from online consultations

30 January 2024

Patient images can be helpful in remote consultations, but it's important to be mindful of the medico-legal issues around receiving and storing them.