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| Handling of Clinical Negligence Claims |
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The purpose of this policy is to detail the structure and framework for the management of clinical negligence claims at Ashford & St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Trust (the Trust). The policy takes account of statutory requirements and guidance and defines the claims process, the roles and responsibilities of staff within the Trust and relationships with claimants and third parties such as the National Health Service Litigation Authority (NHSLA) and Solicitors. The policy also addresses the possible link between an adverse verdict at a Coroner’s Inquest and a medical negligence claim and details the actions that will be taken in the event of the Trust instructing Solicitors to represent the organisation at Inquest. The policy should be read in conjunction with the NHS Litigation Authority’s Clinical Negligence Reporting Guidelines which may be downloaded from www.nhsla.com.
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| Last Updated ( Wednesday, 15 December 2010 09:38 ) |
