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Review
. 2004 Feb 21;328(7437):457-9.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.328.7437.457.

The future of clinical negligence litigation?

Brian Capstick  1
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Review

The future of clinical negligence litigation?

Brian Capstick. BMJ. .

Abstract

The UK's proposed reforms of claims for clinical injury risk fuelling a compensation culture

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Reforms could result in more cases of medical negligence coming to court Credit: MEPL
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Comment in

  • Making amends for negligence.
    Fenn P, Gray A, Rickman N, Towse A. Fenn P, et al. BMJ. 2004 Feb 21;328(7437):417-8. doi: 10.1136/bmj.328.7437.417. BMJ. 2004. PMID: 14976073 Free PMC article. No abstract available.
  • What's the problem?
    Leigh B. Leigh B. BMJ. 2004 Feb 21;328(7437):460. doi: 10.1136/bmj.328.7437.460. BMJ. 2004. PMID: 14976105 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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    1. Capstick B. Quality counts—your 12 point plan to cut the cost of claims. London: Capsticks Solicitors, 1991.
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    1. National Audit Office. Handling clinical negligence claims in England. London: Stationery Office, 2001. (HC 403 2000-2001).