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GMC guidance on fatigued doctors welcomed by MDU

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 »

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Sleep deprived doctors concerned about patient safety

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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Dr Asha was cleared of involvement in the plot to drive a jeep packed with explosives into a terminal building at Glasgow Airport.
Govt withdraws doctors’ deportation case

By Liz Stephens The government has withdrawn its decision to deport Mohammed Asha, the doctor cleared of involvement in the London and Glasgow bomb plots. The Home Office had maintained that despite the fact that Dr Asha was cleared of conspiracy to murder or cause explosions he still presented a threat to national security and… Read more »

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Vestas is unions' new villain
Bailiffs enter Vestas factory

By Alex Stevenson Bailiffs have finally entered the Vestas factory, in what appears to be the final chapter in a long and arduous occupation. Bailiff notices were served yesterday after Vestas won an injunction last week to retake possession of their buildings. Meanwhile, it has emerged that the wind turbine manufacturer turned down government offers… Read more »