Why doctors charge fees
Why does my doctor charge fees?
A guide for doctors to share with their patients explaining why they charge fees for certain requests. Download and print at the bottom of the page. BMA guidanceFees for GPs
Dealing with fees for non-NHS report requests
As a GP you will receive many requests for reports from Government organisations or other third parties, it is important that you and your staff adhere to best practice. BMA guidanceFees when providing insurance reports and certificates
This guidance is to assist GPs in charging insurance companies who have asked for patient information. BMA guidanceWhat to charge your patients: guide for GPs
A table of certificates you should charge registered patients for, and how much. BMA guidanceCertificates GPs cannot charge fees for
Guidance on certificates which GPs cannot charge fees for. BMA guidanceFees for mental health evidence form for patients in debt
Patients experiencing mental health issues that are being pursued by debt collectors will no longer have to pay for forms from their GP. Find out more. BMA guidanceFees for working collaboratively with local authorities
A summary of the fees available to doctors in collaborative arrangements with local authorities in education, social services and public health. This also includes fees for safeguarding reports and case conferences. BMA guidanceFees for childminder health forms
Fees for medical assessments of childminders for OFSTED. BMA guidanceFees for doctors' services
Fees for driver licensing and the DVLA
We cover blood test cost, consultant fees, GP fees and a provide a DVLA invoice template. BMA guidanceFees for benefits certification
Find out about fees for doctors on certificates and reports for DWP benefits claims. BMA guidanceFees for mental health assessments
Guidance on fees paid by the Government for doctors performing a medical health assessment on a person to admit them to hospital. BMA guidanceCoroners’ court fees and allowances
This page outlines the fees and allowances you are entitled to as a doctor called by a coroner to give evidence at an inquest as a professional or an expert witness, or as a pathologist. BMA guidanceFees for emergency treatment in a road traffic accident
This page summarises your fees and allowances as a doctor after performing emergency treatment to the victim of a road traffic accident. BMA guidanceFees for asbestos medicals
Guidance for doctors completing a medical examination for Asbestos Notifiable Non-Licensed Work (NNLW). BMA guidanceFees for whiplash reports
Guidance for doctors on the process for providing soft tissue injury reports and a table of fees to provide a whiplash report. BMA guidanceFees for legal aid evidence from victims of domestic violence
Guidance for doctors who are being requested to provide medical evidence for patients who are victims of domestic violence and seeking legal aid. BMA guidanceFees for seafarer examinations and medical referee
Guidance and fees for doctors on issuing certificates confirming fitness to be at sea. BMA guidanceSetting your own fees
What to consider when setting your own fees
This page runs through considerations you should take into account when laying out the fees you can charge as a doctor. BMA guidanceSetting your own fees for external patients
Find out what types of work can be carried out by any doctor who is not the patient's own doctor. BMA guidanceMedico-legal fees
Types of medico-legal witness and work
Fee guidance and links to relevant guidance for doctors as ordinary, professional or expert witnesses. BMA guidanceMedico-legal aspects of providing certificates
When it comes to issuing fitness certificates for travel insurance or for health club membership, there are medico-legal reasons why you need to be careful. Read our guidance to make sure you cover yourself. BMA guidanceMedico legal fees guidance for doctors in Northern Ireland
This guidance is for doctors who are asked to provide medical reports in connection with a legal action and/or attend court to give evidence, which may involve conferences with counsel or other related work. BMA guidanceMedico legal fees guidance for doctors in Scotland
Doctors are generally approached to provide medical reports in connection with a legal action and/or attend court to give evidence, which may involve conferences with counsel or other related work. BMA guidanceFees for doctors
Fees for consultants
Find the work and fees or charges we've agreed to help guide you in charging patients and clients. BMA guidanceFees for consultant contract schedules 10 and 11
Consultants may charge fees for some aspects of work. To make life a little easier, we list out the specific sections in your terms and conditions which relate to this area. BMA guidanceFees for junior doctors
Find key information about contractual requirements for private professional and fee-paid work for junior doctors under the 2016 contract in England. BMA guidanceFees calculator
BMA fees calculator
For doctors who charge professional fees, our fees calculator determines how much you need to charge to be financially viable. BMA productBMA fees calculator - terms of use
Please read these terms carefully before using the app. This document sets out the legal agreement and terms of use for the app. BMA productFind the most popular BMA benefits that other members are using right now. From calculators to the BMJ online, we have a range of tools to help you professionally and personally.