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Research in the NHS: Indemnity arrangements
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Document type:Publication
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Author:Department of Health
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Published date:19 December 2005
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Primary audience:Professionals
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Publication format:Electronic only
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Gateway reference:5957
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Series number:HSG (96)48
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Pages:3
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Copyright holder:Crown
This note summarises the current position on NHS indemnity for NHS bodies involved in research. It is a guide to managing the risks associated with research that involves NHS staff and/or NHS patients, including their organs, tissues or data.
The Department of Health is reviewing NHS indemnity arrangements. These notes represent existing guidance as in 'HSG(96)48: NHS Indemnity - Arrangements for handling clinical negligence claims against NHS staff' and the associated good practice document. They do not attempt to pre-judge the current review.
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