The NHS paid out record sums in damages and legal costs for alleged mistakes and negligence by medical professionals last year.
In 2023/24, the cost of settling clinical negligence claims increased to £2.8bn from £2.7bn the previous year.
Half the costs were associated with poor maternity care, an annual report from the health service’s legal authority revealed.
Source: Independent, 29 July 2024
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