QBE Health and independent doctors - June 2003

An LCA member working entirely in the independent sector appealed to the LCA because QBE Health, a medical insurance company, had decided that any doctor working outside of the NHS would no longer be recognised by the company. Following discussion with the LCA the insurer has agreed to withdraw from this position. QBE fully accept that the new regulations under the National Care Standards Act are quite stringent in terms of consultant appraisal and reviews.

QBE have accepted that they do not themselves need to act as a “recognition body” and all consultants who are suitably appraised in the private sector will continue to be able to treat their patients.

 

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