Learning from cases - Orthopaedic SurgeryArticle

AnalysisWe’ve analysed the support we provided UK-based orthopaedic surgery members in more than 900 cases. In addition to advising and assisting in writing medical reports, and addressing complaints in over 300 of these cases, we have supported members in relation to more than 450 of them, including:

claims, as in demands for monetary compensation that embodies allegations of negligence

potential claims, which are intimations from a claimant of a possible claim for compensation

complaints

General Medical Council (GMC) investigations

local disciplinary procedures

inquests.

We have studied all claims, including those defended, not pursued, and settled. We feel sharing our learnings about why patients decide to take action – and the reasons why claims are settled – is valuable.

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