Surgeons' representatives have questioned Bupa's claim of support by the General Medical Council (GMC) for its knee surgery review procedure.
They also allege the health insurer's process has all but broken down in Northern Ireland, due to lack of participation by surgeons, and suggested surgery rates faced by the provider were not out of line with the NHS. However Bupa expanded on its guidance from the GMC, saying it was told ‘no medical conflict' existed and also denied the process has been changed in Northern Ireland. It has also sent out a letter to 1,400 Bupa recognised orthopaedic surgeons further explaining the process and contesting criticisms. Surgeon's representatives, led by the Federation of Independent Pract...
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