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Can a GP accept gifts or legacies from a patient?

Can a GP accept gifts or legacies from a patient?

by | Aug 13, 2025 | Blog

It’s not something that comes up every day, but from time to time, GP practices are offered gifts or left money in a patient’s will. A recent enquiry involved a £5,000 legacy left to a practice by a deceased patient. While well-meaning, gifts and legacies raise both...