Abstract

NHS Resolution manages the Clinical Negligence Scheme for Trusts, and aims to reduce the cost of litigation in terms of clinical negligence claims. To achieve this, potential clinical negligence claims are screened to assess whether to defend the claim or to provide an out-of-court settlement. Nurse experts from all nursing specialties are engaged to review all documentation and patient records to offer an opinion on the viability of a claim. This article describes the processes involved in assessing tissue viability clinical negligence claims, providing examples of evidence that guided decisions and advice on how nurses can protect their organisation from costly litigation.

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