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Reaction to DH consultation on Rapid Resolution & Redress scheme for brain damaged children
March 3, 2017AvMA cautiously welcomes the Department of Health’s plans to introduce a “Rapid Resolution & Redress” scheme for brain damaged children as an alternative to litigation.
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Capping legal costs in clinical negligence will make the NHS less safe and deny access to justice for deserving cases
January 30, 2017AvMA is warning that Department of Health proposals for capping legal costs recoverable in clinical negligence case lack compassion and understanding of the plight of people affected by negligent treatment
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Dismay and disappointment at Department of Health pressing ahead with plans cap costs in clinical negligence without waiting to see the evidence or considering the implications
January 29, 2017AvMA is warning that Department of Health proposals for capping legal costs recoverable in clinical negligence cases, due to be published this week, could have serious unintended consequences for access to justice and for patient safety.
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Enduring legacy of BBC’s Play for Today led to formation of AvMA
January 24, 201735 years ago Peter Ransley’s Play for Today “Minor Complications” was broadcast. The shocking story of the way medical negligence was covered up in the health service led Peter and his wife to form AvMA.
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CQC Deaths Review underlines urgent need for action over NHS investigations
December 13, 2016AvMA welcomes the publication of the CQC review of the investigation of deaths, which is a damning indictment of how the NHS identifies, reports, investigates and learns from deaths of patients.