* general election 2010
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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By Alex Stevenson Stroud’s Labour incumbent David Drew has reemphasised his commitment on working with politicians of all parties, after the constituency’s Ukip candidate backed him to win. Mr Drew secured an unusual endorsement from Ukip’s Steve Parker, giving him an unexpected boost from eurosceptic voters who may otherwise have backed Conservative challenger Neil Carmichael…. Read more »
By Sam Dale Shadow defence secretary Liam Fox today insisted he didn’t want to “rubbish” Liberal Democrat policies. The Conservative MP was speaking after their recent poll surge following Nick Clegg’s appearance in the first TV debate. “We have got to take it seriously. There’s no doubt the election has come alive, that the voters… Read more »
