Compensation for medical negligence and medical misdiagnosis are generally formed from two parts: general damages, and special damages. General damages are calculated according to the unique circumstances of each case, which can include: The severity and extent of the harm suffered.
The amount spent on claims in 2021/22 was ਲ.5 billion, compared to ਲ.3 billion from 2020/21. NHS Resolution's provision at 31 March 2022 increased from ꎅ.2 billion to .6 billion.