Government money spent on medical negligence cases in Northern Ireland doubles within a year
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Just over £20m was paid out during 2020-21 but that increased to more than £40m in the 2021-22 financial year. Figures show that between April 2021 and March 2022, 351 clinical negligence cases were settled, compared with 251 in 2020-21 and 226 in 2019-20.Clinical negligence is defined by the Department of Health as a member of the health and social care service breaching their duty of care.
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