MDU

MDU (Medical Defense Union)

Student membership is free. Plus you’ll get savings on medical textbooks, Notes student journal, free indemnity for your elective and help with SJT exam preparation.

When you start clinical placements you may need advice and support. Put your mind at rest by speaking to our medico-legal experts who are doctors from a wide range of specialties.

What are we?

Our expert team of doctors, lawyers and claims handlers are on hand to provide support when you need it.

Founded in 1885, we are proud of our heritage yet always looking forward and shaping our products and services to meet the changing needs of the profession.

Why you should choose the MDU?

We are a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to our members’ interests. In 2021, over 16,000 calls were answered by out 24-hour advice helpline

We’ve helped almost 53,000 members with complaints and professional matters over the last 5 years.

We help members overcome challenges that threaten their livelihood. Over 83% of MDU cases closed in 2021 had no adverse findings by the GMC.

What are the benefits?

  • 24-hour medico-legal helpline.

  • Risk management guides, journals, videos, podcasts and webinars.

  • Free online CPD and member discounts on courses and books.

  • Help preparing responses to patient complaints.

  • Professional medical indemnity for claims.

  • Indemnity for Good Samaritan acts worldwide.

  • Support preparing a case and representation in a coroner’s court/FAI.

  • Help to prepare your case for a disciplinary hearing.

  • Support during GMC fitness to practise investigations.

  • Representations at Medical Practitioner Tribunal Service tribunals.

  • Support with appeals by GMC/PSA to the high court due to MPTS tribunal decisions.

  • Round-the-clock media advice.