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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Why it’s important to review your indemnity
We’re delighted to be able to help our GPs to go about their work safe in the knowledge that they have the cover and support that they need. We’re also confident that more GPs would benefit from joining the MDS family. However, we also know that GPs are busy people –...
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The new GP contract: What else is in the Government’s five-year plan?
The Government’s five-year contract for GPs marked the biggest reforms for our service for 15 years. As we reported at the time, a key announcement involved the introduction of a new state backed indemnity scheme. However, this was far from the only measure outlined....
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New GP contract brings changes to indemnity rules
< News New GP contract brings changes to indemnity rules Jan 31, 2019 NHS England bosses have today announced a new five-year contract for GP services in England which includes the introduction of indemnity state backed scheme. The new deal...
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