Table 2

Opinions on indemnity and General Medical Council (GMC) coverage in relation to patient harm resulting from charging regulations among respondents

“I am confident that (xxx) would provide me with protection if a patient under my care had their healthcare delayed/withheld as a result of the regulations”
ScenarioStrongly disagreeDisagreeNeutralAgreeStrongly agreeTotal
Indemnity coverage79 (62%)24 (19%)16 (13%)6 (5%)3 (2%)128
Protection by GMC89 (70%)22 (17%)7 (5%)7 (5%)3 (2%)128