Medical Indemnity Claims in Australia 2006-07

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has released a report (internet only) titled Public and private sector medical indemnity in Australia 2006-07 a summary. The report presents data from the combined Medicare Indemnity National Collection of public and private sector claims. Data on claims that were current at any time over the period of 1 July 2006 to 30 June 2007 are included. The report includes thecircumstances that gave rise to claims and the length of time they have been open. AIHW catalogue number (HSE 86).