NHS backlog now quantified, as industry braces itself

'Staggering numbers'

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Industry experts assess the knock-on effect on protection products and services

A report out from the British Medical Association (BMA) reveals the sheer scale of the hidden impact of the Covid-19 pandemic - with millions of patients not receiving planned operations, treatment and appointments. And no clear plan in sight. Meanwhile providers attempt to keep the wheels moving with remote services, while bracing themselves for a sudden rise in claims and service usage. "What the hidden impact of the Covid-19 pandemic will mean for second medical opinions (SMO) remains to be seen," comments Steve Casey, marketing director at Square Health. "The BMA report estimating...

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