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firesafety101  
#1 Posted : 05 May 2023 11:26:48(UTC)
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firesafety101

Just wondering who actually pays the settlement of a claim against a NHS Trust who cause medical Negligence.  Will they be insured or have they money set aside for such claims.

bigpub  
#2 Posted : 05 May 2023 12:23:31(UTC)
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bigpub

There is a sort of in house insurance team. I think thast they are called NHS risks. Not too sure. Interestingly, the shortfall in midwives would cost around £8bn to fulfill. Most medical negilence claims (from a cost point of view ) is due to birthing etc. But megilance payouts were around £46bn. If you are into this kind of thing, have a read of ther Private Eye magazine. There are other equally knowledgable magazines out there.

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