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 things...

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 claims...

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,...

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...

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...

In March 2020, during the height of the coronavirus pandemic, the government decided to remove parking charges for NHS staff. This move aimed to prioritise spaces for the staff working day and night to keep the worst affected Covid-19 victims alive. Just two years on,...

As much as we hate to admit it, flu season is nearly here again. The 2026/27 national programme opens on 1 September for children, pregnant women and some at-risk adults, with all other eligible cohorts able to book from 1 October, and it's more important than ever...

We talk a lot about medical malpractice claims - but what about the unseen risks posed by cyber criminals? The threat of cyberattacks has been on the rise in recent years, spurred on by the Covid-19 pandemic and a growing sophistication among cyber criminals According...

There are an excess of recent examples of exaggerated claims in the medical malpractice arena. Whilst Judges can punish such claims, we suspect that we will continue to witness an increasing trend towards overstatement of loss. Holly White was sentenced to six months...

Insurance contracts can be confusing to navigate, whether they relate to car, travel or in this instance, your specialist medical indemnity cover. From specialist terminology to seemingly endless clauses, it’s easy to get lost. However, it is crucial that you...