The second report: The evolution of the Early Notification Scheme
Although the NHS remains one of the safest healthcare systems in the world within which to give birth, avoidable errors within maternity still occur. Maternity costs make up the largest cost to the NHS in value of claims. The Early Notification Scheme provides a faster …
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Maternity medication errors
NHS Resolution received 55 claims relating to medication errors in maternity claims between 1st April 2015 and 31st March 2020. Out of these 55 claims, 22 were settled with damages paid, 13 without merit and 20 remain open. The analysis held within this leaflet only …
Case story: Neonatal hypoglycaemia
This case story is illustrative and is based on combined examples of real events. NHS Resolution is sharing the experiences of those involved to help prevent similar events happening to patients, families and staff in the future.
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Read inquests: a guide for health providers
Attending a Coroner’s court to give evidence can be worrying if this is something you have never done before, or if you have previously had a challenging experience. NHS Resolution has produced a guide to help prepare staff called to give evidence at an inquest.
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Giving evidence at inquest: a well prepared witness
This film provides an illustrative scenario of what a well prepared witness looks like. The purpose of this film is to demonstrate how it feels for a clinician to present evidence in the court, covering typical questions legal representatives may ask.
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Watch how to prepare for an inquest
This video provides more detail on what to expect as a witness at an inquest, from the point you are called, to when you give evidence in court on the day.
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Watch a conversation with a coroner
In this video a coroner provides oversight on their role and share insights on how behaving candidly and with transparency can boost the credibility of a witness.
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Watch consent – legal context
Health Lawyer Ian Long provides legal context on the theme of consent.
