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Increase in negligence claims against UK GPs

The number of British patients launching negligence claims against their GP has skyrocketed in recent years, with the bulk of claims filed for wrong, late or misdiagnosis of illnesses.

According to information provided by the Medical Defence Union, the organisation which indemnifies most GPs, some 60% of complaints revolve around diagnosis issues, and commentators feel a number of factors are contributing to the rise.

Some experts argue that people no longer have the close relationship with their family doctor that their parents enjoyed. GP visits are confined to just once a year on average, and the personal relationships enjoyed by older generations are no longer possible given the stresses of modern work.

Other experts claim that patients may also be "less deferential" and expect that GPs will never be wrong.

Such arguments are supported by statistics from the Medical Defence Union, which suggest there may be a growing problem in the quality of our GP care.

If you've been let down by the medical profession, or know someone who has, contact our medical negligence experts today.