The Medical Defence Union (MDU) is a not-for-profit, member-owned organisation founded in 1885. It is the leading medical defence organisation in the UK, dedicated to providing professional indemnity, expert medico-legal guidance, and robust support to doctors, dentists, and other healthcare professionals. The MDU's mission is to support its members in addressing the risks and challenges of their professional practice, offering assistance with complaints, claims of negligence, regulatory investigations, and ethical dilemmas.

Founded in

United Kingdom