Medical Defence Union report

The annual report of the Medical Defence Union (MDU) calls for change to the 1948 Law Reform Act. Under this act severely damaged patients who receive compensation must be given private medical care. The MDU is calling for change, saying this would allow more money for the NHS and also provide care more cheaply. The extent of the problem, according to the MDU, totals £1bn, taking into account current and anticipated settlements of medical negligence cases.