Vicarious liability court ruling risks GPs losing clinical courage

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Vicarious liability court ruling risks GPs losing clinical courage

Anna Skinner
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It would be a loss to the system if the vicarious liability ruling led to GPs changing their approach and becoming risk-averse in care [Image: Brett Jordan on Unsplash]

The Supreme Court’s vicarious liability ruling may affect GPs’ willingness to make difficult decisions in challenging scenarios, says Anna Skinner. She outlines four high-level principles to clarify responsibility and reduce ambiguity

There has been some concern about the issues facing general practice in the wake of the 2023 Supreme Court finding that healthcare providers are respo