CMA compliance

Royal Free London Private Patients Unit (RFL PPU) is required to be transparent and disclose certain information about our relationships with referring clinicians as per the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) Order published in the Private Healthcare Market Investigation Order 2014.

Full details about the CMA order can be found here: CMA web page.

Specific information about our relationship with consultants, including key charges made by and any financial interests held by referring clinicians are set out below.

High value services

  • Use of consulting rooms: £6 per patient
  • Secretarial support: £19 p/hour
  • Outpatient consultation fee collection service: 3% of consultant’s fee

Low value services

  • General services to ensure clinical safety (e.g. in-house training, chaperones)
  • Operational services such as patient bookings/admissions (including payment for consultations), administrative services and billing, and insurance/indemnity cover in respect of NHS patients.
  • General marketing support, including production of consultant directories, promotional activities, web profiles, etc.
  • Basic workplace amenities such as teas/coffees/refreshments, subsidised meals, car parking, stationery.

Corporate hospitality events for referring clinicians

Royal Free London Private Patients is committed to supporting the continued professional development (CPD) of referring clinicians. As part of this commitment we host a range of educational events, including lunch and learn sessions, we also sponsor events held by practice care networks (PCNs) in collaboration with expert clinicians.

Educational content is often tailored to reflect the interests and requests of the clinical community, ensuring relevance and practical value.

These events are strictly educational and are intended to support clinical learning and professional networking. Referring clinicians do not receive gifts or incentives that could be perceived as inducements or contravene anti-bribery regulations.

All hospitality is modest, appropriate, and aligned with industry guidance and ethical standards.

Medical Advisory Committee (MAC)

Our Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) meetings are held four times a year, focusing on clinical safety and governance issues. Events held by the hospital at no charge to referring clinicians.

Clinician financial interests and Paid Advisory Roles

  • Dr Paramjit Jeetley - Medical Director
  • Dr Shabbir Moochala - International Medical Lead
  • Dr Carlos Kidel - PPU Anaesthetic Lead