Medical malpractice

Professional indemnity insurance covers the University for claims against it for breach of professional duty by reason of any negligent act, error or omission by University staff, students or volunteer workers whilst engaged in University sanctioned teaching, research and associated consulting work and research and development activities.

Treatments given in the medical, veterinary and dental faculties also fall within the scope of this cover, providing they are done as a University activity and not in a private capacity.

If any work of this nature is to be done in the U.S.A. or Canada, please advise the Audit and Risk Management so appropriate insurance can be arranged if necessary.

Professional indemnity claims

It is essential that any circumstances that might give rise to a claim under this policy be advised to Audit and Risk Management immediately they become known. Apart from the obligations the University has to its insurers, it is often the case that a potential claim can be deflected or a potential exposure reduced or eliminated by early action by the insurers' personnel who are experienced in handling disputes of this nature.

Any claim which the University is aware of and which is not notified to the insurers within the policy year may be declined by the insurers.