New claims baseline to support future improvements in general practice care
Analysis of the data from the first year of an indemnity scheme for general practice has identified that quicker and more accurate diagnosis, and improved prescribing processes could result in better patient outcomes, a report from NHS Resolution published today has found. The report provides …
NHS Resolution continues to drive down litigation – Annual report and accounts published for 2021/22
NHS Resolution has today published its annual report and accounts for 2021/22 which sets out how its innovative dispute resolution strategy has continued to drive down litigation against the NHS in England. A record 77% of claims were resolved in 2021/22 without court proceedings, continuing …
Diabetes and lower limb complications: A thematic review of clinical negligence claims
Standardised care and better education could prevent diabetic patients from undergoing amputations, preserve wellbeing and save the NHS money, an NHS Resolution report has found. The report identifies themes in compensation claims involving patients with progressive diabetes-related lower-limb complications that in the worst cases can …
NHS Resolution publishes Annual report and accounts for 2020/21
NHS Resolution has launched its Annual report and accounts for 2020/21. The year in question was one of tremendous pressure for the NHS given the Covid-19 pandemic. The report pays tribute to our NHS staff for all that they have done to keep us all …
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New guide helps NHS trusts improve patient safety by learning from clinical negligence claims
A new best practice guide helping trusts learn more from NHS negligence claims has been issued in the drive for better patient safety. With the cost of harm for clinical negligence claims from incidents in 2019/20 expected to cost the NHS £8.3 billion, the Getting …
Mediation in healthcare claims – an evaluation
NHS Resolution has undertaken an evaluation of its claims mediation service to address the following issues: determine mediation’s efficacy as a resolution tool; understand when mediation is most effective as an intervention; and inform the next mediation procurement exercise The following findings were made from …
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Learning from avoidable brain injuries at birth
NHS Resolution has reported on the first year of its innovative scheme to drive improvements in maternity and neonatal services and to ensure that families are better supported whose babies suffer rare, but tragic, avoidable brain injuries at birth. The Early Notification scheme progress report: …
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NHS Resolution reviews suicide-related claims to help prevent future harm
NHS Resolution is calling for improvements and better integration across the NHS and mental health services to ensure at risk patients are given more support and care having carried out a thematic review of suicide-related claims. The report, launched to coincide with World Suicide Prevention …
