Prof. Rowan Harwood explains how cognitive impairments make communication more complex, and shares his insights on how to talk to patients with dementia: ow.ly/oGzO50WUmNH

We are delighted that the government has confirmed @nhsprachealth.bsky.social will be funded for a further three years, ensuring vital services will continue to be provided to the NHS workforce.

When should you suspect sepsis? We examined members' cases to better understand how to minimise risks: ow.ly/Ozex50WI5gV

Our latest journal is out now. In this issue: 🗣️ Why words matter: talking to patients who have dementia 👩‍⚕️ When to suspect sepsis: analysing members' cases 🏛️ Inquests and prevention of future deaths reports explained Read here: ow.ly/gnae50WI5KY

"I am the first person in my family to attend university and am from a low socioeconomic background" Read about Keioni's experience and see his tips for managing money at med school: ow.ly/w4cm50WCGpG

2024 was another busy year for our brilliant team of medico-legal and dento-legal advisers at the MDU and @theddu.bsky.social, who received more than 21,000 calls on our 24-hour advice lines. Read our annual report here: ow.ly/JVIr50WBVwt

Medico-legal adviser Dr Kathryn Leask examines key trends in cases linked to patients driving. Read more and see our advice in @gponline.bsky.social www.gponline.com/common-probl...

We welcome the signs of gradual improvements in workload and wellbeing in @gmcuk.bsky.social's Workplace experiences report. However, as the data shows, medical professionals are still under intense pressure and are calling out for more support. Our response: ow.ly/WQZ050WBaP3

New look, same MDU. With input from our members, we've made some changes to our brand. So, you may start to see our new logo in our communications.

How to ensure safe repeat prescribing - advice for GPs and practices from @themdu.bsky.social www.gponline.com/ensure-safe-...

@themdu.bsky.social has called on the government to do more to ensure there are adequate resources in place to allow doctors to take regular breaks. #GPnews #TeamGP www.gponline.com/sleep-depriv...

Sleep-deprived GPs 'could be blamed unfairly' for errors in patient care #GPnews @themdu.bsky.social www.gponline.com/sleep-depriv...

Patient care is being compromised because a growing number of doctors are feeling severely tired at work and not able to take breaks, warns @themdu.bsky.social www.bmj.com/content/388/... @bmj.com