into the definition of extended hours work (above). This includes the provision of urgent/ emergency care to patients, as well as care delivered without access to patient records. GP partners may include up to three out-


of-hours sessions within the sessions declared to MDDUS for subscription calculation purposes. Alternative arrangements are in place for GP partners providing traditional ‘on call’ cover for patients on their own practice list. Please contact the membership services department to confirm if your subscription is adequate and appropriate. Most locum/salaried GP subscription rates do not include any out-of-hours entitlement. It is important to ensure that MDDUS is aware of any OOH work that you undertake, and that this is appropriately reflected in your subscription on your renewal documentation.


MDDUS risk training for RCGP faculties


GPs can learn how to reduce risk in their day-to-day practice at an interactive training day led by MDDUS in partnership with the RCGP. This case-based session – Avoid harm and reduce your risk – focuses on key areas such as complaints handling, patient communication, chaperones and social media. RCGP faculties across the UK can apply to host these training sessions, providing a venue, catering and laptop/screen. The MDDUS risk education team will provide speakers and learning materials at no extra cost.


Upcoming dates include: 26th September 2017 – Gateshead 7th November 2017 – Cardiff


If you are interested in attending a training


day, contact your faculty to find out if an event is coming to your area.


MDDUS support for dental CPD


DENTISTS will soon be required to complete a personal development plan as part of the new enhanced continuing professional development scheme (ECPD) announced by the General Dental Council. MDDUS Head of Dental Division Aubrey Craig welcomes the move as a “first step in


a long-term reform programme that aims to focus on the quality of CPD rather than quantity”. MDDUS is keen to help by offering members access to a wide range of online risk management resources, including CPD- verifiable modules, video presentations, learning tools and webinars. MDDUS senior risk adviser Liz Price said: “Our training and CPD team also provide face-to-face training to help members reduce risk and improve patient safety in their daily practice.” The new scheme comes into effect from


January 2018 for dentists and August 2018 for dental care professionals. Arrangements will be made to transition those who are mid-cycle in the current scheme. Go to the Training & CPD page at mddus.


com for further details on applicable MDDUS resources.


Enhanced cover for cosmetic procedures


MDDUS members working as general dental practitioners can now enjoy access to indemnity for earnings up to £15,000 gross income from the provision of certain minor cosmetic facial procedures. This applies to members paying MDDUS a subscription in a “third year” GDP


grade or higher. Above this earning level a supplement will apply. The procedures must be performed personally by the member and include treatment with


botulinum toxin and non-permanent dermal fillers in the treatment of facial wrinkles and/ or lip enhancement. These procedures can only be carried out in the immediate peri-oral area, nasal labial folds and elsewhere on the face. The neck is explicitly excluded. Members are no longer required to be


registered with TYCT (Treatments You Can Trust) but to qualify you must be able to demonstrate at least two years post-graduation experience in dentistry and competence to provide the treatments performed, along with management of anaphylaxis and resuscitation. Premises must offer an appropriate clinical environment and be registered with the CQC or equivalent national body (if required by law), and afford immediate access to equipment and drugs necessary for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis and for resuscitation.


See full details see tinyurl.com/y9cs4fha and contact the Membership Department at MDDUS if you require further information.


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MDDUS WINS GPST TENDER MDDUS has been appointed the indemnity provider of choice for all GPSTs within Health Education England East Midlands, following a rigorous tendering exercise. In addition, MDDUS has also secured the contract to continue providing indemnity to the third year GPSTs at Pennine Acute Trust.


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DENTAL RISK TRAINING DAY Book a last-minute place on our dental risk training day to be held in Glasgow on 5 September. A range of experts will be on hand to deliver workshops on GDC fitness to practise procedures, complaint handling, safe use of social media and other topics. Email risk@mddus.com for more details.


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CHAPERONES WEBINAR Sign up for our risk webinar on the use of chaperones and common associated risks in general practice. Members can go to the Training & CPD section at www.mddus.com to book a place. Login required.


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NEW MDDUS TELEPHONE NUMBERS Our new contact numbers make it easier for members to get in touch. Contact our main switchboard on 0333 043 4444 and our membership team on 0333 043 0000. These numbers are not linked to a specific geographical area but are charged at the same rate as normal local or national landline numbers.


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