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HSG (96)48: NHS indemnity arrangements for handling clinical negligence claims against NHS staff
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Document type:Publication
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Author:Department of Health
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Published date:8 November 1996
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Primary audience:Professionals
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Gateway reference:1996
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Series number:HSG (96)48
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Pages:2
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Supersedes/replaces:
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Copyright holder:Crown copyright
This guideline describes the arrangements which apply to handling clinical negligence claims against NHS staff (NHS Indemnity). lt updates the guidance given in Health Circular HC(89134. Details are given in the enclosed document, which lists at Annex A common questions about NHS indemnity and their answers. The booklet also includes a one page summary of key points
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