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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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Today, the Home Office unveiled plans to criminalise men who use prostitutes who are “controlled for another person’s gain”. Now, sex workers have their say. Douglas Fox, male sex worker and International Union of Sex Workers (IUSW) activist: “It is sad that the government has chosen to ignore the legitimate human rights and aspirations of… Read more »
Gordon Brown and David Cameron have resumed their argument over the government’s economic strategy, with the Tory leader calling on the prime minister to admit taxes will have to rise. Mr Brown refused to answer that question during today’s prime minister’s questions. “Real help means there will have to be some fiscal expansion,” Mr Brown… Read more »
