Claims Management beneficiary charter
Following the implementation of the General Practice indemnity schemes, which provide primary care clinicians and organisations with cover for clinical negligence claims, we have developed a GPI beneficiary charter to alleviate some of the uncertainties caused during the life of a claim. The purpose of the …
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What’s covered by CNSGP?
This document outlines types of work carried out by general practice staff and whether or not it is covered by the Clinical Negligence Scheme for General Practice (CNSGP).
CNSGP Scheme rules
The Clinical Negligence Scheme for General Practice (CNSGP) and Existing Liabilities Scheme for General Practice (ELSGP) scheme rules provide a general description of the schemes, the relevant liabilities, the benefits of the schemes, how disputes and appeals are resolved and how the schemes are implemented.
Summary of the CNSGP scheme rules
This summary of the Clinical Negligence Scheme for General Practice (CNSGP) scheme rules provide an introduction to the full scheme rules document.
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When and how to report a claim
These claims reporting guidelines will help beneficiaries of the Clinical Negligence Scheme for General Practice (CNSGP) know when and how to report a claim.
Responding to complaints
Effective local complaints handling is not only the right thing to do for patients but can help to prevent a concern escalating into a claim for compensation. This guidance provides some information on best practice.
How long patients have to bring a claim
Courts apply rules to the time period for bringing legal action, known as limitation. This guidance sets out how limitation applies in clinical negligence cases.
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When compensation is due
Clinical negligence is complex, and finding out that a patient is bringing a claim against you can be stressful and confusing, it also can sometimes seem unclear as to whether something you have done or failed to do as a practitioner means that a patient …
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