NHS medical negligence liabilities hit £58.2bn amid calls to improve patient safety

The NHS faces an staggering £58.2 billion in medical negligence liabilities, with critics warning this reflects a system struggling to protect patients. Despite repeated requests, the Department of Health and Social Care hasn't addressed why clinical negligence occurs or implemented measures to improve patient safety, leaving taxpayers footing the bill for legal fees taking up 19% of settlements. Urging urgent action, experts emphasize the need for systemic change to reduce harm and litigations arising from insufficient NHS investigations.