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Changes to the GMC’s core guidance for doctors could lead to more regulatory investigations, the MDU warned today. The GMC is currently consulting on a new version of Good Medical Practice including widening the scope of the standards against which all doctors will be judged. Setting these standards is a key function of the GMC. By clearly… Read more »
A review of nurse practitioner cases notified to leading medical defence organisation, the Medical Defence Union (MDU), has found nurses now face a similar range of medico-legal investigations into incidents as doctors. Between 2017 and 2021, the MDU helped 400 nurse members with medico-legal processes including complaints, claims, disciplinary procedures and NMC investigations. The MDU… Read more »
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The leader of the House of Lords is to look into allegations that four peers discussed taking payments to make amendments to legislation. According to the Sunday Times newspaper, the peers were prepared to accept payments of around £120,000 in order to push through amendments to bills in the Lords. Accepting financial rewards in exchange… Read more »
By Blaine Williams Ken Clarke’s recent return to the shadow cabinet has embarrassed the Conservative leadership after a report surfaced in which he called the party’s stance on Europe “a bit silly”. He also warned that president Obama would not want to work with Britain if it is run by a “right-wing nationalist”. The comments… Read more »
