by michelle.foster@whetstonegroup.co.uk | Sep 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
Medical Indemnity for Consultant Surgeons in the Age of Robotics and AI: What Orthopaedic Surgeons Need to Ask Now Ask most consultant surgeons whether they have adequate medical indemnity, and the answer will almost always be yes. But a more precise question — if a...
by michelle.foster@whetstonegroup.co.uk | Jul 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
What to Consider When Moving Into Private Practice for the First Time Quick answer: When you start private practice for the first time, you’ll need to arrange your own medical malpractice cover, since your NHS indemnity is not applicable for private work. Key...
by michelle.foster@whetstonegroup.co.uk | Jul 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
Quick answer: The two main ways UK Consultants protect themselves against negligence claims are insurance-backed indemnity and MDO (medical defence organisation) membership. Insurance-backed policies are contractual – the insurer is legally bound to pay valid...
by michelle.foster@whetstonegroup.co.uk | Jul 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
Quick answer: When comparing medical malpractice insurance, look beyond the headline price. Check your limit of indemnity, whether legal expenses and public liability are included or sit on separate limits, whether cyber and patient insurance add-ons are available,...
by emma@jamjar.studio | Aug 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
The calculation of the premium for medical indemnity insurance is complex. The premium depends on a number of factors including the number of patients, type of surgery and claims record. Outside of doctors’ control however is another factor – how much are medical...
by emma@jamjar.studio | Mar 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
Amid growing pressure on the NHS, consultants are looking elsewhere for improved pay and working conditions. But for those entering private practice, it’s important to be aware of the possibility of suffering a medical negligence claim as they lose the NHS indemnity...
