§ 23. Mr. Sorensenasked the Minister of Health what financial provision is made, by insurance or otherwise, to meet the contingency of actions by patients against regional boards for alleged personal injury through neglect or carelessness during their treatment; how many legal actions of this nature have been taken against hospital authorities and with what 132W result; and what record is kept of financial or other contributions by patients out of appreciation of the service and beneficial treatment they have received.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodIn answer to the first part of the Question, no special financial provision is made. As regards the remainder of the Question, I regret that the information is not available.