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The Medical Defence Union (MDU) welcomes updated COVID-19 guidance for GMC fitness to practise decision makers. The guidance advises them to take account of ‘sustained and extreme periods of fatigue’ among doctors. Dr Caroline Fryar, MDU head of advisory services said: “Yesterday, an MDU survey of over 500 members revealed that one in four doctors admitted being… Read more »
Over a third of doctors say they feel sleep deprived on at least a weekly basis and over a quarter have been in a position where tiredness has impacted their ability to treat patients, a new survey by the Medical Defence Union (MDU) has found. The UK’s leading medical defence organisation carried out the survey… Read more »
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The government must admit that it wants to create a genuine market in the NHS if its reforms are to work properly, a think tank report warns today. A study by the King’s Fund says that without more clarity about the future role of the independent sector in providing health care, patient care will suffer…. Read more »
Nearly two-thirds of Labour activists want John Prescott to remain in office, a new poll has shown. The news will boost the position of the beleaguered deputy prime minister, who has faced growing speculation about his political future after his affair with a civil servant was revealed ahead of last month’s local elections. But 56… Read more »
