We've been advising hundreds of members with #COVID19 medico-legal queries & support Royal College of Anaesthetists view on the need for doctors to take a break in these challenging times. ow.ly/SMZs50AbsZR The BMJ. Check our health & wellbeing module for support. ow.ly/zZx750AbsZS

Today marks the end of the #Covid_19 complaints procedure pause. We mustn’t forget the incredibly challenging circumstances our NHS faced. Our CEO, Chris Tomkins, writes The BMJ that the MDU is seeking exemption from clinical negligence claims arising from the pandemic.

A huge well done to my team that, well as supporting our members with #COVIDー19 complaints, maintained excellent service to MDU members with over 99% of calls to our medico-legal advice line answered within 10 seconds 👍

Helpful guidance from The Royal College of Surgeons of England about the consent process during #COVIDー19

70% of the public agrees doctors and other NHS staff shouldn’t be sued for treatment provided to patients during #COVID19

We’ve had loads of queries about remote consulting so here’s our new video: Remote consultations: perspectives from practitioners youtu.be/Ur0aKCpeOWQ via YouTube

It’s important to reflect when things go wrong. Many The MDU members ask us how to go about it. Listen to our new podcast themdu.com/guidance-and-a… with @DanielSokol9 and The HLA for some top tips.

Today’s GMC report shows that the medical profession is exhausted and burned out due to relentless pressure. We’re calling for doctors to be safeguarded from the risks of suffering a ‘moral injury’ caused by not being able to provide optimum care themdu.com/press-centre/p…

In this consultation, the GMC is proposing significant changes whilst also making a number of additions. We will scrutinise this proposed revision of the guidance very carefully, and ensure it works for doctors, so they can deliver for patients. themdu.com/press-centre/p…