A new kind of MDO
We can help members avoid risk and respond efficiently and quickly to any professional difficulties that may arise
Advisory Service
Our experienced medico-legal advisory team are able to provide expert advise on a wide range of issues. We also offer free advice on HR and employment law matters. Our in-house team of GPs understand the challenges of modern practice and are able to offer that much needed help and support.
Professional
Medical Defense Society offers membership which includes access to legal and professional indemnity*. Our indemnity package meets the legal requirements and standards set by GMC and NHS England including a minimum cover of £10 million.
Personalised
As a mutual organisation, we exist solely for the benefit of our GP members and no dividends are paid to shareholders. We are able to tailor a membership to meet your practice requirements.
Educational
Medical Defense Society will be offering ongoing learning and development opportunities including various training packages and courses to assist all our members in providing a safer medical practice to their patients
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Duty of candour guidance for GPs
GPs are highly skilled professionals but they’re also human beings and that means mistakes in their jobs are possible. As an MDO set up by GPs for GPs we understand and appreciate this as well as anyone – but we also know the importance of reacting appropriately when...
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Government clarifies indemnity rules for GPs and travel vaccinations
The Government has moved to clarify the rules over travel vaccinations – and has stressed that GPs do need separate indemnity cover for this work. NHS Resolution’s website had originally stated that the administration of travel vaccines and immunisations in which the...
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Surgery closures and shortages show the importance of looking after our GPs
Figures showing the alarming rate of surgery closures prove why it’s vital for the UK to look after its GPs, according to the Medical Defense Society. A recent Pulse investigation showed that GP surgeries are shutting at a record rate, with further analysis of the...
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