MDU claim mischievous, say consultants

CONSULTANTS have accused the British-based Medical Defence Union (MDU) of being “mischievous” in pronouncing it was pleased the Department of Health had accepted responsibility for past malpractice claims.

The Department of Health also reacted angrily to the MDU’s declaration that the department had “finally acknowledged” its rightful responsibility for historic claims.

“The department has not agreed to take responsibility for the MDU’s historic liabilities,” a department spokesperson said yesterday.