Source · Select Committees · Health and Social Care Committee
Recommendation 28
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Serious cases remain adversarial, complex, and slow despite efforts to avoid court proceedings.
Conclusion
Settling cases without court proceedings is positive but does not necessarily mean that injured patients will not experience an adversarial, complex and expensive process. The most serious cases still take years to settle rather than weeks or months. NHS Resolution’s efforts to reduce the number of cases that reach court are welcome, but more can be done to resolve cases early and provide a sense of closure for both injured patients and healthcare professionals.
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