Independent medical practice
Medical indemnity for NHS-funded treatment in the independent sector, March 2007
Guidance on the nature of the work covered by the Clinical Negligence Scheme for Trusts (CNST) given the increased diversity in the provision of NHS funded work.Code of conduct on private practice, updated March 2006
This document sets out recommended standards of best practice for NHS consultants in England about their conduct in relation to private practiceFocus on private practice for GPs, updated April 2005
This guidance aims to clarify what GPs can and cannot charge for privately under the new GMS contract. It gives an outline of the new GMS regulations and then deals with a variety of questions and answers reflecting questions submitted by GPs.Alternatives to sole NHS employment for consultants, May 2003
With today’s plurality of access to medical care there are several potential avenues for consultants to provide care for patients, both alongside NHS practice, and potentially as an alternative. Consultants will need to assess how they may act together to bid for extra/alternative NHS work or provision of health care outside the NHS. This document aims to help you identify the best route, and avoid some of the pitfalls. It addresses some of the practical considerations and highlights the legal and pension implications.
Business Support
- Information and guidance for BMA members on new ways of working in the NHS
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The work of the private practice committee
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