Source · Select Committees · Health and Social Care Committee
Recommendation 32
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Paragraph: 196
Require Government to explain settlement of clinical negligence cases without negligence being established.
Recommendation
We heard that there is no leeway for NHS Resolution to concede cases on any basis other than clinical negligence, but this was challenged by academic evidence we received. In response to this report, the Government should provide an explanation which addresses the evidence we have cited which shows that some clinical negligence cases have been settled even when negligence has not been found. The Government should explain how frequently cases are settled without negligence being established and whether negligence is the appropriate test if it is not being applied in actuality.
Paragraph Reference:
196