Consultants may be forced to quit their practices in insurance row

CONSULTANT obstetricians say they will be forced to give up their practice if the row between the State and a British firm over insurance cover continues.

Consultants may be forced to quit their practices in insurance row
Sat, 18 Sep, 2004 - 01:00
Evelyn Ring

The Medical Defence Union (MDU) has told 11 consultants that they will not be covered for past claims.

Eight are obstetricians and three are surgeons. Two of the obstetricians are retired.

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