BACKGROUND TO THE REPORT
Clinical negligence is a breach of a legal duty of care which directly caused harm to the patient. If clinical negligence has occurred, a patient or their representative may claim for damages against the clinicians or their employers. NHS services are legally liable for any clinical negligence and must pay compensation to the claimant and cover their legal fees if the claim is proven …
Costs of clinical negligence (UK National Audit Office, 17 October 2025).
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