Doctors are being advised by the Medical Defence Union (MDU) to only post information on private WhatsApp groups and other social messaging services that they would be happy to be made public. The MDU issued the advice as new guidance from the General Medical Council (GMC) on doctors’ use of social media takes effect today. It is… Read more »
Despite the pressures currently facing the NHS, three quarters of doctors reported receiving gifts and thank you messages from patients, according to a survey by the Medical Defence Union (MDU). The MDU survey of over 400 doctors found that 75% had received a gift or thank you message from a patient over the past year…. Read more »
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Labour has unveiled plans to allow the voices of university students to be heard by the government. At the heart of the plan is the creation of a new ministerial post, minister for students, which will be filled by Lord Triesman. It will be his role to represent the voices of the country’s 2.3 million… Read more »
Chris Huhne is the first candidate to announce his intention to run for the Liberal Democrat leadership, following the resignation of Menzies Campbell on Monday night. Yesterday, the environment spokesman was said to be canvassing support among fellow party members and discussing the move with his family. Mr Huhne ran in 2006 following the resignation… Read more »
