Learning from cases - General SurgeryArticle

AnalysisDividing RuleWe’ve analysed the support we provided UK-based general surgery members in over 1,400 cases. This included a variety of matters, such as:

Claims – as in demands for monetary compensation that embodies allegations of negligence.

Potential claims – intimations from a claimant of a possible claim for compensation.

Complaints.

General Medical Council (GMC) investigations.

Local disciplinary procedures.

Inquests.

Reports.

Gen SurgeryWe 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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