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Reflection: realities and risks
Time to read article: 3 mins
The importance of lifelong learning in medicine is well-recognised. Dr Vanessa Perrott, Head of Education and Delivery, and Dr Karen Ellison, Medicolegal Adviser, discuss reflective practice as part of this process
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Public urge Government to do more to reduce spending of NHS funds on lawyer fees
Time to read article: 2 mins
Three quarters of the public (75 per cent) want Government to do more to reduce the amount of money lawyers are able to claim from the NHS in legal costs following clinical negligence cases, according to a YouGov survey.
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Opportunity to deliver greater savings to NHS through legal fee capping scheme should not be wasted
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Opportunity to deliver greater savings to NHS through legal fee capping scheme should not be wasted
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Impact of the Personal Injury Discount Rate change on GPs
Time to read article: 3 mins
We are extremely disappointed and concerned by the decision to reduce the Personal Injury Discount Rate so significantly. This decision will increase the cost of settling future loss claims against our members at a time when the cost of clinical negligence is already at a worryingly high level.
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GP Indemnity Support Scheme
Time to read article: 1 mins
NHS England has announced a scheme to help GPs cover the cost of their professional protection for the next two years. The money is being paid directly to practices and the first payment has already been made. Read below for details on NHS England's scheme.
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New GMC Confidentiality guidance: what you need to know
Time to read article: 5 mins
The GMC has revised its Confidentiality guidance and this will come into force on 25 April 2017. Medicolegal Adviser Dr Rachel Birch explains what doctors need to know about the changes
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Commenting on the amendment to the NHS Standard Contract which will prevent law firms from operating from or touting for business in NHS premises from 2017/18
Time to read article: 1 mins
Dr Pallavi Bradshaw, Senior Medicolegal Adviser at the Medical Protection Society, said:
“This is a positive step - the NHS paid out £1.5bn in clinical negligence costs in 2015/16, with legal costs accounting for 34 percent of that bill. In lower value claims it is not unusual to see lawyers' costs exceed the compensation awarded to claimants."
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Commenting on the consultation exploring changes to the framework which determines the Personal Injury Discount Rate
Time to read article: 1 mins
Simon Kayll, CEO at the Medical Protection Society, comments on the consultation exploring changes to the framework which determines the Personal Injury Discount Rate
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Commenting on the discount rate change in Scotland
Time to read article: 1 mins
Mr Simon Kayll, CEO at the Medical Protection Society, comments on the discount rate change in Scotland
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