title: Understanding NHS indemnity.
abstract: The NHS indemnity scheme began in January 1990 and covers all NHS hospital and community health service staff (but not general practitioners). However, some doctors continue their membership with medical defence organizations for continuing advice and assistance regarding medicolegal issues.
authors.affiliation: Medical Advisory Services, Medical Defence Union, Manchester.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Hoyte
mesh_terms: D007351:Insurance, Liability; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D008503:Medical Staff / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D013222:State Medicine / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006113:United Kingdom