NHS Urged to Investigate Lawyers' Fees
The National Audit Office (NAO) has recommended that NHS Resolution investigate the level of fees claimant clinical negligence lawyers deduct from clients' damages.
This is part of efforts to control the cost of claims, with the Department for Health & Social Care (DHSC) accepting the need to manage clinical negligence costs more effectively.
The NAO says it will advise ministers on the drivers of costs, how to manage spending on clinical negligence and the potential merits of reform options.
- NHS Resolution should investigate the level of fees deducted by lawyers.
- The DHSC has accepted the recommendation to manage clinical negligence costs more effectively.
Author's summary: NHS Resolution should investigate lawyers' fees to control claim costs.