Our expectation is that the state will indemnify members treating public patients, even if private hospitals are being utilised to provide the care. Medical Protection will of course provide advice and representation for non-claims matters (e.g. regulatory matters, inquests, complaints, reports etc.) arising from this work.
Doctors will face enormous challenges in the months ahead and we will work with the Government to ensure there is clarity on indemnity arrangements which will allow doctors to focus on treating patients.
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If the State co-opts private hospitals –
Our expectation is that the state will indemnify members treating public patients, even if private hospitals are being utilised to provide the care. Medical Protection will of course provide advice and representation for non-claims matters (e.g. regulatory matters, inquests, complaints, reports etc.) arising from this work.
Doctors will face enormous challenges in the months ahead and we will work with the Government to ensure there is clarity on indemnity arrangements which will allow doctors to focus on treating patients.
Should the State decline to cover such claims we will assist in bringing pressure on to the State to meet their obligations.
If the State negotiates a fixed fee arrangement with private hospitals –
Private specialists would be covered by their normal private practise cover as these patients are now no different to private patients where the State is now the third party payer as opposed to a medical aid, or the patient paying privately.