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MDS provides robust clinical and regulatory defence and it’s proud to be the only Medical Defence Organisation in the UK that can also provide professional, union-grade employment support to its members.
Both services are available independently as part of our Clinical Defence and Employment Support plans, or for maximum peace of mind, you can choose our Comprehensive Plan which includes both for a sizeable discount.
MDS membership fees are based on your grade, not your specialty. This approach allows us to be transparent and advertise our starting fees on our website, no guesswork. And if we need to make a change to what is advertised because of any particular circumstances or needs, we will always let you know before you need to commit to anything.
For professional defence against patient complaints and regulatory matters.
Professional Disciplinary Defence
This includes advice and representation in proceedings before a regulatory body (GMC/GDC/NMC/HCPC).
Professional Defence against Patient Complaints
Assistance with responding to patient complaints and with any formal investigations into complaints.
Assistance with acting as a witness for your employer in coroner inquest proceedings.
Assistance with any matter arising from clinical work, subject to criminal investigation or proceedings (subject to discretion).
Advice in Professional issues
Confidentiality
Ethical Issues
Medico Legal Practice
Advice and Representation in Performers List issues for GPs
Representation for trainees in ARCP appeals and in Performers List issues.
For advice and representation in issues related to employment.
Advice regarding Terms & Conditions of service
Employment contracts
Professional issues
Advice and representation in grievance procedures
Involving a dispute about terms and conditions of employment including remuneration.
Involving a complaint of bullying, harassment or discrimination.
Advice and representation in the employer disciplinary process, including performance and capability processes
Including the equivalent process of providers of contract for the provision of services (such as CCGs, private hospitals, NHS Hospital Trusts etc). This includes defence in a disciplinary process resulting from complaints from patients, employees or colleagues.
Representation in member’s legal action arising out of employment
Including where a member is contracted to provide professional service.
Out of hours and weekend cover for your professional emergencies.
Insurance-backed cover for NHS category 2 work included and in all our Clinical plans up to stated limits.
Unlock expert insights with MDS webinars, exclusively for our members.
Worldwide Good Samaritan Acts cover included in all our Clinical plans.
Professional employment contract reviews to avoid unwelcome surprises.
Special rates for AAA, AoSCP, BAPIO and BTA members, plus introductory offers for IMGs.
Out of hours and weekend cover for your professional emergencies.
Insurance-backed cover for NHS category 2 work included and in all our Clinical plans up to stated limits.
Worldwide Good Samaritan Acts cover included in all our Clinical plans.
Unlock expert insights with MDS webinars, exclusively for our members.
Special rates for AAA, AoSCP, BAPIO and BTA members, plus introductory offers for IMGs.
Online, flexible postgraduate courses for healthcare professionals, provided by Learna.
Professional employment contract reviews to avoid unwelcome surprises.
