Insurance reports.
Case histories are based on actual medical negligence claims or medicolegal referrals, however certain facts have been omitted or changed by the author to ensure the anonymity of the parties involved. General practitioners find their patients requesting that they complete documentation for a myriad of insurance purposes. Often these forms are time consuming to complete, containing seemingly irrelevant questions. This article examines the responsibilities of GPs in providing reports to insurance companies.
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MDA National, Australia. sbird@mdanational.com.au
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