In a message dated 20/09/96 05:42:19, Mary wrote:
>If there's a problem (and complaint) about the treatment
given to a rota patient by a non principal, could the patient's lawyer
sue the deputising service? *I* haven't got ..him/her.. on my list.. so
I hope my practice couldn't be sued.This system would seem to ensure that
these patients do *not* have a GP.
Not true Mary. The legal responsibility rests with you, unless the deputy is
a principle in his own right, if he isn't, then the legal case and any
service committe hearing comes back to you. It is up to you to ensure that
the deputy you are using is competent. If he makes a mistake, it is you that
suffers.
Trefor Roscoe Email; [log in to unmask]
Beighton Health Centre Tel 0114 - 269 5061
Queens Road, Beighon Fax 0114 - 269 7186
Sheffield S19 6BJ
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