MedCo has implemented minimum service standards for medical experts and non-national MROs. The standards, which must be met with immediate effect, have been brought in…
A new group representing medical experts has launched an administration outsourcing service for doctors who are registered as direct medical experts with MedCo, promising them…
Macmillan Cancer Support has called for a change in NHS culture after discovering that the NHS Litigation Authority has spent a minimum of £100 million…
The NHS could save billions of pounds if the system for compensating injured patients were to be reformed, the Medical Defence Union (MDU) has said.…
Most British taxpayers are unaware that NHS claims could cost them over £1,000 each, according to the Medical Defence Union (MDU). The revelation comes after…
A rush to submit claims prior to the implementation of the Jackson reforms in April last year, led to an increase in claims against doctors,…
A group of claimant firms has won a minor victory in its fight against Government plans to prevent solicitors from owning or having a financial…
Medical professionals will only be able to charge £180 for an initial whiplash report from October, the Ministry of Justice has announced. The Government says…
The NHS has reported an 18% rise in the number of claims being brought against it, which it says is partly down to an increase…
First4lawyers has formed a partnership with Exchange Chambers in order to help it increase its capabilities in clinical negligence work. In the first tie-up of…