We care, because you do

Whether you’re a nurse or practice manager, pharmacist or physician associate, you can count on our support should you need expert medico-legal advice.

We’re here for you if you face a patient complaint, disciplinary hearing or fitness to practise investigation. As well as professional indemnity, we also offer a range of free online educational resources to help you keep up with your professional development.

For practice managers who may be interested in our group scheme, it’s free to set up, includes free membership for practice managers and offers additional benefits such as free seminars and a 24-hour employment law advice line.

Why you should choose the MDU

What are the benefits?

  • Robust defence of your professional reputation if you face a fitness to practise investigation or disciplinary hearing.
  • Professional indemnity which meets regulatory requirements, pays your legal costs and compensates patients if you face a claim.
  • If a patient complains about the care you’ve been involved in providing, get our advice on how to respond effectively.
  • 24-hour confidential medico-legal helpline for support with difficult ethical issues such as patient consent, capacity and confidentiality.
  • Indemnity for Good Samaritan acts worldwide.
  • Discounts on our CPD verifiable courses and free access to online learning.
  • Stay up to date with case studies, ethical dilemmas and the MDU journal.

Becoming a member

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Once you’re happy to proceed, you’ll need to complete an application form.

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