❓ This parliamentary question seeks clarification on the source of funds used to settle medical negligence claims in Western Australia after July 1997. The answer confirms RiskCover as the source.
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(b) where are the funds drawn from for payments made when settlements are reached for medical negligence claims relating to incidents that occurred after 1 July 1997?
(b) From RiskCover.
(b) From RiskCover.
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Answered
13 September 2005
Responded by
Minister for Health
Response time
28 days
(a) Professional indemnity insurance does not cover claims arising from medical treatment. Since 1 July 1997, such claims have been managed separately by way of a medical treatment liability cover policy purchased from RiskCover.
(b) From RiskCover.
(b) From RiskCover.
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