Information for general practitioners working in evacuation centres
Role of GPs
GPs providing services in an evacuation centre will be doing so independent from the practice they typically work from, and the GP would therefore not be covered under the practice’s policy. Provided GPs work within the limits of their skills and experience when providing services (paid or voluntary) in an evacuation centre, they should be covered by their individual medical indemnity insurance policy (subject to the terms, conditions and exclusions in the policies).
It is recommended all GPs providing services in an evacuation centre confirm the details of their medical indemnity insurance policy in advance, including coverage when considering providing services in an evacuation centre.
It is unlikely the general practice’s insurance policy will cover the entire practice team while working outside of the practice. Non-GP staff may be covered by the evacuation centre’s public liability insurance policy. Practice teams should seek advice from their medicolegal provider.
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