DH launches consultation on legislation on indemnity insurance

Source: Department of Health (DH) Area: News A consultation has been launched on legislation that would mean all regulated healthcare professionals have to hold indemnity or insurance to practice.   The consultation will run from 22 February to 17 May 2013 on draft regulations on the requirement for all regulated healthcare professionals to hold an insurance or indemnity arrangement as a condition of their registration with the relevant regulatory body.   Legislation in respect of the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland remains the responsibility of the Northern Ireland legislature and is subject to a separate consultation in Northern Ireland.   Responses can be made using an online form. See link below for more information.
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