Tag: private maternity care
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New rules to impact private maternity care in hospitals
What the new rules mean for private maternity care Starting January 1, a sweeping policy change will limit the ability of most consultants who hold public-only contracts to treat private patients in public hospitals. While the reform spans multiple specialties, it will be felt most acutely in private maternity care, where access, scheduling, and continuity…
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New rules reshaping private maternity care in public hospitals
What’s changing and who it affects From 1 January, a sweeping change takes effect for consultants who hold public-only contracts. The vast majority will no longer be permitted to treat private patients within public hospital settings. While the rule spans several specialties, its impact on maternity care—where private patients in public hospitals have historically sought…