The legal aspects of genetic testing
Genetic and genomic testing bring many benefits to patients, but there may be pitfalls for doctors, as Dr Kathryn Leask explains.
2015, issue 3
2015, issue 3
2015, issue 3
In focus
In focus
Do medical innovators really need new laws?
Dr Michael Devlin asks whether the medical profession needs the Innovation Bill.
Feature
What does an MDU medical claims handler do?
Dr Shabbir Choudhury joined the MDU’s claims team in 2014 after seven years in general practice. He tells the journal what is involved in defending the reputations of MDU members.
Leader
An inconvenient truth
Healthcare improves but claims costs rise.
Feature
Volunteering in the ‘Jungle’
Advice for healthcare professionals moved to offer help to refugees at the ‘Jungle’ in Calais or elsewhere.
Feature
Peninsula Face2Face – taking the HR burden off GP practices
Disciplinary cases, staff complaints, investigations – HR matters can be a time-consuming headache. MDU GROUPCARE practices can now get help from a new consultancy service from Peninsula Business Services
In focus
‘Prevent’ duty
How does the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 impact doctors?
In focus
MDU and RMBF - helping doctors in distress
Doctors are under more pressure than ever before, and many find themselves in distressing medico-legal or financial situations.
Feature
The angry patient
It’s the stuff of doctors’ nightmares – being trapped in a consulting room with a patient about to explode with anger. Dr Beth Durrell advises on how to defuse the situation.
Feature
A strong legacy
The story of Charles Dewhurst, who established the MDU's in-house legal department in 1993 with a team of two solicitors.
Feature
Acting as a medical expert
Solicitor Kirsty Jeeves explains the duties and responsibilities of acting as a medical expert for the MDU.
Medico-legal dilemmas
Disclosure of father’s medical history
A father's history of psychotic illness was of concern to healthcare professionals treating his child. Should the GP disclose his record for the benefit of the child?
Medico-legal dilemmas
A little filler, madam?
An F1 doctor wanted to undertake cosmetic injections to supplement his income.
Medico-legal dilemmas
Pitfalls of treating practice staff members
A practice manager had concerns about a member of staff who was also a patient at the practice.