AI in healthcare
Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform aspects of clinical practice but we must think carefully about its adoption and regulation, says Dr Farzana Rahman.
2019, issue 16
2019, issue 16
2019, issue 16
In focus
Leader
Should doctors fear the regulator?
Being investigated by the GMC is a daunting prospect for any doctor, but procedural change coupled with expert support from the MDU can help allay members' fears
Feature
Patient safety and a just culture
The first annual World Patient Safety Day on 17 September 2019 year urged people to show their commitment to making healthcare safer.
In focus
Managing common fears and phobias in patients
Common phobias can present challenges for both patients and doctors
Medico-legal dilemmas
Complaint from the family of a deceased patient
The MDU was able to help a GP who faced a complaint from the family of a patient who had wanted to donate his body to medical school after death.
News
New e-learning from the MDU: local resolution meetings
Adding to our roster of digital learning, we've now launched a short online course on managing local resolution meetings.
Medico-legal dilemmas
'All calls are monitored...'
Data protection questions were raised by a GP with a seemingly simple communications query.
Case study
Alleged failure to diagnose DVT, resulting in fatal PE
The MDU was able to successfully support a GP member facing a claim for a failure to diagnose DVT in a patient recently returned from holiday.