Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA) is the independent charity which promotes better patient safety and justice for people who have been affected by a medical accident. A 'medical accident' is where avoidable harm has been caused as a result of treatment or failure to treat appropriately. AvMA believes that whatever the cause of a medical accident, the people affected deserve explanations, support, and where appropriate, compensation. Furthermore, we all deserve to know that the necessary steps will be taken to prevent similar accidents being repeated.
We provide free and confidential advice and support to people affected by medical accidents, via our helpline and casework service and can refer to our panel of specialist clinical negligence solicitors or other sources of support where appropriate. HELPLINE: 0845 123 2352 (Mon - Fri 10am - 5pm)
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Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA – the charity for patient safety & justice) has welcomed the issuing of revised guidance by the NHS Litigation Authority on providing apologies and explanations. AvMA had objected strongly to the previous NHSLA circular which warned NHS bodies to take care when providing explanations “so as to avoid future litigation risks”. The old circular also defined apologies as “expressions of regret at an outcome”. To see a copy of the new circular issued to all NHS bodies click here. The Welsh Health Legal Services had already agreed to change their circular, as soon as AvMA pointed out it was inappropriate. more |
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