MDU journal, summer 2022

Since the pandemic, many people have been dreaming of travelling the world to far-flung and exotic places. People often choose to travel in common interest groups - from school trips to the continent and pilgrimages to religious sites, to major expeditions to remote tropical destinations and treks across inhospitable terrain.

To assure the health of group members when far from medical facilities, doctors are regularly asked to accompany these groups to provide medical care should the need arise.

This is potentially exciting work and encompasses a wide variety of activities - but there are several questions and considerations for medics who might be considering taking on such a role...

Also in this issue

• Neglected tax issues for healthcare professionals - three key tax issues that healthcare professionals need to understand.
• GMC's Good medical practice: consultation and contribution - the GMC is consulting on substantial changes to its core guidance, and we want you to have your say.
• Safe spaces and the Health Services Safety Investigations Body - the arrival of the HSSIB is an important development for doctors and for patient safety.

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