Caroline Elizabeth Fryar

Director of Medical Services at the Medical Defence Union (MDU)

[Caroline Elizabeth Fryar @FryarCaroline]

In this consultation, the GMC is proposing significant changes whilst also making a number of additions. We will scrutinise this proposed revision of the guidance very carefully, and ensure it works for doctors, so they can deliver for patients. https://t.co/1SrCF9hAyx

[The MDU @the_mdu]

We will be scrutinising the significant changes proposed in the revised version of @gmcuk's Good medical practice.

Regulations must be compatible with the realities of doctors’ working lives and support them to safely care for patients.
https://t.co/f3ELbQvlPX

[The MDU @the_mdu]

Today’s @gmcuk report shows that the medical profession is exhausted and burned out due to relentless pressure.

We’re calling for doctors to be safeguarded from the risks of suffering a ‘moral injury’ caused by not being able to provide optimum care
https://t.co/jk6hTRCGVQ

[Caroline Elizabeth Fryar @FryarCaroline]

It’s important to reflect when things go wrong. Many @the_mdu members ask us how to go about it. Listen to our new podcast https://t.co/K4Q0JvRBz0 with @DanielSokol9 and @HLA_int for some top tips.

[Caroline Elizabeth Fryar @FryarCaroline]

@the_mdu @RCGPAC @HLA_int Looking forward to @RCGPAC today. Talking about top tips when things go wrong and the importance of support. I’ll be at our @the_mdu stand with @HLA_int so come and talk to us.

[Caroline Elizabeth Fryar @FryarCaroline]

We’ve had loads of queries about remote consulting so here’s our new video: Remote consultations: perspectives from practitioners https://t.co/Zd8DP4WpNt via @YouTube

[Caroline Elizabeth Fryar @FryarCaroline]

70% of the public agrees doctors and other NHS staff shouldn’t be sued for treatment provided to patients during #COVID19

[The MDU @the_mdu]

Read in today's @TimesLaw a letter co-authored by our CEO, Dr Chris Tomkins, and @MPLassociation James Swift explaining why the @NHSuk must receive immunity from #COVID19 lawsuits. @OMSNIC

[Caroline Elizabeth Fryar @FryarCaroline]

Helpful guidance from @RCSnews about the consent process during #COVIDー19

[The Royal College of Surgeons of England @RCSnews]

How can you ensure you are obtaining informed consent during COVID-19? Our new guide provides advice on what additional information should be included in conversations with patients while #coronavirus is still prevalent in society https://t.co/h6n4sA6arT

[Caroline Elizabeth Fryar @FryarCaroline]

A huge well done to my team that, well as supporting our members with #COVIDー19 complaints, maintained excellent service to MDU members with over 99% of calls to our medico-legal advice line answered within 10 seconds 👍

[The MDU @the_mdu]

During the #Covid_19 pandemic, we know how important it is for you to access expert medico-legal advice without delay. We are proud to have maintained our excellent response rate in answering members’ calls during this busy period.

[Caroline Elizabeth Fryar @FryarCaroline]

Today marks the end of the #Covid_19 complaints procedure pause. We mustn’t forget the incredibly challenging circumstances our @NHSuk faced. Our CEO, Chris Tomkins, writes @bmj_latest that the MDU is seeking exemption from clinical negligence claims arising from the pandemic.

[The MDU @the_mdu]

Our CEO, Dr Chris Tomkins, writes in @bmj_latest that doctors tackling #COVID19 should be immune from negligence claims. 'Litigation related to exceptional circumstances would be a complicated drain on a workforce already on its knees'. Read more: https://t.co/kYMHj46RAx

[Caroline Elizabeth Fryar @FryarCaroline]

We've been advising hundreds of members with #COVID19 medico-legal queries & support @RCoANews view on the need for doctors to take a break in these challenging times. https://t.co/dnTneSQ7Cn @bmj_latest. Check our health & wellbeing module for support. https://t.co/wJxW3SowHK