Medical Negligence

Common Causes of Medical Negligence Claims

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Introduction Every year, thousands of patients experience harm due to preventable errors within the healthcare system. Medical negligence impacts individuals and their families and burdens healthcare providers and insurers considerably. Recent data from NHS Resolution highlights that in the 2023/24 period, there were 13,784 new medical negligence claims against the NHS, with associated costs reaching £2.8 billion Common Causes of Medical Negligence Claims

Common Causes of Medical Negligence Claims