NHS compensation payouts for injuries and misdiagnosis double in five years NHS compensation payouts for delayed diagnosis, accidental harm or deaths have doubled in the past five years - topping £655m.
In 2013-14, £327m was administered for treatment delays, failures and misdiagnosis, in 1,406 cases.
There were 1,789 cases in 2017-18, meaning the number of cases where damages were paid has increased, but at a slower rate to the spiralling costs.
Among these cases were 1,100 patients who suffered a delay or failure in treatment and 679 who were misdiagnosed or suffered a delay in being diagnosed. The Independent
In 2013-14, £327m was administered for treatment delays, failures and misdiagnosis, in 1,406 cases.
There were 1,789 cases in 2017-18, meaning the number of cases where damages were paid has increased, but at a slower rate to the spiralling costs.
Among these cases were 1,100 patients who suffered a delay or failure in treatment and 679 who were misdiagnosed or suffered a delay in being diagnosed. The Independent
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