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You get what you pay for!

You get what you pay for!

If you’re looking for Medical Indemnity Insurance, you’ll want to make sure you’re getting what you pay for. At Practition, we always strive to offer you the most comprehensive contractual indemnity policy and are always able to explain to our clients what’s included...

How to turn prospective patients into repeat visitors

How to turn prospective patients into repeat visitors

There is a lot to be said for marketing techniques to catch the eye of prospective patients. Despite this, sparking initial interest is only half the battle when creating a thriving practice. What is it that brings these potential patients across the payment barrier...

Ian Paterson: what happens now?

Ian Paterson: what happens now?

Ian Paterson is a name now widely associated with the very worst side of medical malpractice. He performed over 1,000 unnecessary operations - predominantly on female patients - in NHS and private settings. In February 2020, an independent inquiry led by the Bishop of...

Remote consulting during the Covid-19 pandemic – By Flora McCabe

Remote consulting during the Covid-19 pandemic – By Flora McCabe

In the 1920s, Hugo Gernsback, an inventor, science fiction enthusiast and founder of a scientific journal called The Electrical Experimenter, conceived of a device that would permit a doctor to conduct consultations from the comfort of the patient’s own home. The...

What now for the future of indemnity?

What now for the future of indemnity?

Yesterday afternoon Health Secretary Sajid Javid provided the Government’s response to the Bishop of Norwich’s recommendations arising out of the Paterson report. The response was a somewhat watered down version of what was expected but it still contains some...

20% of NHS waiting list patients choose private healthcare

20% of NHS waiting list patients choose private healthcare

A new major survey by Engage Britain revealed that over 20% of NHS waiting list patients have turned to private healthcare as strain on NHS hospitals continues to grow. The survey, which polled over 2,000 UK adults, showed that while 72% of respondents trust and view...

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