Posted by EngineeringProfit > 1 hour ago | Report Abuse

The financial burden of negligence in Full-Paying Patient schemes should not fall on taxpayers. The consultants who profit from these schemes should be required to have their own insurance policies to cover any potential claims. This approach promotes fairness, maintains public trust in healthcare, and ensures that public funds are used responsibly for the benefit of all citizens.

Posted by EngineeringProfit > 1 hour ago | Report Abuse

Requiring consultants engaged in private practice to maintain their own insurance ensures that they are personally accountable for their actions. Just as other professionals, from lawyers to contractors, are required to carry liability insurance when operating private services, medical consultants offering FPP services should bear the same responsibility. This not only aligns with broader professional standards but also encourages a higher level of care, as practitioners are aware that they will be personally liable for their mistakes.

Posted by EngineeringProfit > 1 hour ago | Report Abuse

It is crucial to understand that consultants under the FPP scheme are conducting a form of private business within a public institution. They generate personal income through this system, often charging premium rates for their services. It is therefore unjust for the public, through their taxes, to be held accountable for potential malpractice claims. If negligence occurs, it should be the responsibility of the consultant who reaps the financial rewards, not the state or its taxpayers.

Posted by EngineeringProfit > 1 hour ago | Report Abuse

In public hospitals, the Full-Paying Patient (FPP) scheme allows consultants to offer private services to patients willing to pay for expedited or specialized care. While this system provides benefits for those who can afford it and alleviates pressure on the public healthcare system, it also introduces new risks, especially in cases of medical negligence. A key issue arises when errors occur under this scheme: should taxpayers’ money be used to compensate for negligence, or should the responsibility fall on the consultants who benefit financially from private practice?

Posted by EngineeringProfit > 1 hour ago | Report Abuse

Using taxpayer money to compensate for negligence in these cases undermines public trust in the healthcare system. Public hospitals are meant to provide equitable access to healthcare, and when negligence in private schemes within these institutions is covered by public funds, it diverts resources that could be better spent improving services for non-paying patients. At a time when healthcare budgets are strained, it is particularly inappropriate for public funds to be used to cover the risks of private earnings.