Understanding GP Negligence Claims - Managing Risk, Responsibility & Multiple Defendants

Introduction

This webinar deals with all aspects of claims which include GP practices. With the increased role of NHSR and the increase in private GP practices, it is important practitioners understand how different contracts and insurance arrangement impact on claims. As the NHS changes focus to more preventative care so primary care will take on more importance and increased responsibilities.

The webinar breaks down the roles and liabilities of those involved in primary care, provides advice about taking claims forward and deals with the tricky issues of multiple defendants which often presents in GP breaches of care.

This webinar will also cover the more common issues which arise and some recent cases to assist practitioners.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• The role of the GP and the specifics of primary care
• Organisation of a standard GP practice
• Who is your defendant?
• The role and status of others working in the GP practice - nurse, GP associates etc
• The locum GP roles and issues
• The out of hours GP roles and responsibilities
• The NHS contracts and the role of NHSR
• The private GP
• Insurance/indemnity organisations
• Disclosure and access to records
• The multiple defendant issues and Part 20 matters
• Typical issues - prescriptions, referrals
• Recent cases