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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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Sir Keir Starmer has stressed earlier today that there is “no case” for the UK re-joining the European Union. During a call-in show with BBC Radio Newcastle, the Labour leader explained: “We have exited the EU and we’re not going back, and let me be very clear in the North East on that. There is… Read more »
As diplomatic attempts to de-escalate tensions at the Ukraine border continue, Northern Ireland secretary Brandon Lewis has said the PM is ‘bringing the world together about how to deal’ with Russia’s threats. Speaking to Sky News’ “Trevor Phillips on Sunday” show, the NI secretary discussed the possibility of a Russian incursion in Ukraine. He… Read more »
