Consultants warned over claim cover as talks stall

CONSULTANTS have been warned they may not be covered for new and existing claims after the Medical Defence Union (MDU) withdrew from talks with the Department of Health.

The Irish Hospital Consultants Association (IHCA), which deferred industrial action while Government efforts to secure insurance cover for past malpractice claims continued, said it was extremely concerned at the latest development.

It called into question the determination of both sides to settle the matter.