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Being candid with patients is second nature to doctors, MDU survey finds

A new survey from the Medical Defence Union (MDU) of over 400 doctors has demonstrated doctors’ willingness to be open and honest with patients when something goes wrong in their care. The survey of 411 MDU members* found: 99% of doctors followed up incidents by apologising, explaining what happened and trying to put things right,… Read more »

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Gamekeeping Taskforce “needed now more than ever”

A year on from BASC Scotland’s call for the establishment of a Gamekeeping Taskforce, the Minister for Environment and Land Reform, Màiri McAllan MSP, has been urged to address the ongoing difficulties facing gamekeepers and rural workers in managing the countryside. Ahead of the 2021 Scottish Parliamentary election BASC Scotland called for the creation of a Scottish Gamekeeping… Read more »

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Tories launch anti-euro attack
Tories launch anti-euro attack

The Conservatives are attempting to pre-empt any Labour argument for the Euro with an attack on the European Central Bank in parliament. Reports of increased sympathy for Euro-membership among senior government figures have become more frequent as the economic crisis continues, but Labour figures deny having changed their opinion on the matter. Speaking in a… Read more »

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Cameron tries to ‘depoliticise’ civil service

In preparation of potentially moving into Downing Street, David Cameron has declared an ‘understanding’ with Whitehall civil servants that will make the process of governing easier. Mr Cameron announced he will be employing Kris Murrin to brief shadow cabinet ministers and Whitehall permanent secretaries before they hold meetings. Former Conservative leader Michael Howard said: “The… Read more »