NHS Resolution
NHS Resolution
NHS Resolution (pronounced as N-H-S Resolution) is an arm's length body of the Department of Health and Social Care in the United Kingdom. It provides expertise to the National Health Service (NHS) to resolve concerns fairly, share learning for improvement and preserve resources for patient care.
Etymology
The term "NHS Resolution" is derived from the National Health Service (NHS), the publicly funded healthcare system in the United Kingdom, and "Resolution", which refers to the process of resolving or settling disputes, issues or concerns.
Function
NHS Resolution operates a number of services, including handling negligence claims on behalf of NHS bodies and independent sector providers of NHS care, providing indemnity schemes for the NHS, and offering dispute resolution and learning services.
Related Terms
- Department of Health and Social Care: The UK government department responsible for government policy on health and social care matters.
- National Health Service: The publicly funded healthcare system in the United Kingdom.
- Indemnity: Security or protection against a loss or other financial burden.
- Dispute Resolution: The process of resolving disputes between parties.
- Negligence Claim: A claim made by a person who has suffered harm due to the negligence of another party.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on NHS Resolution
- Wikipedia's article - NHS Resolution
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