Multi-million pound compensation claims against GPs and consultants in private practice have risen three-fold over the last decade, the Medical Defence Union (MDU) has revealed.
In 2015, the MDU settled 12 compensation claims for more than £1 million on behalf of its GP and consultant members. By contrast in 2005, just four settled claims exceeded the £1 million mark and in 1995 only one patient received over £1 million in compensation from the MDU.
The shocking statistics speak volumes – but it’s time for the industry to respond. And the 2017 Northern Ireland Healthcare Conference is the perfect sounding board!
From analysing the latest movements across the healthcare sector, to debating the potential routes ahead for medical negligence management, the event – which is set to take place on 23rd February at the Europa Hotel, Belfast – will be framed with all things forward thinking.
Just some of the high profile speakers who will be helping you navigate risky scenarios are Dr Clare Sweeney, from the Medical Defence Union, who will be discussing the ‘Top 10 Most Common and Available Professional Errors’, Pilot Niall Downey, who will shed light on safety training, and the Pharmacists’ Defence Association’s Mark Koziol, examining patient-protection routes of action.
Why Attend?
Admittedly, there’s now an abundance of ways to learn and sharpen your skills these days – but a live event remains the most valuable. Here’s just some of the benefits you’ll enjoy by attending:
- Enhance your knowledge – Tapping into the core negligence issues at the heart of the healthcare sector today, you’ll leave the conference with not only new-found knowledge, but a practical plan as to how you can implement it day-to-day
- Meet experts and influencers face-to-face – Find out the answers to your burning questions by asking the profession’s leaders directly
- Networking opportunities – Meet like-minded people and build up your contact base
- Stay ahead of the latest innovation – Visit the sponsor stands to hear about the latest products and how they can help you
- Break out of your comfort zone – Discover new ways of working
- Greater focus – Gain the confidence to forge ahead in your career path
- Invest in yourself – Add the event to your CPD record
- Most importantly, you’ll have fun!
For the full itinerary, list of speakers, and the exciting opportunities in store, simply click here.
