The Medical Defence Union has welcomed guidance from the NHS Executive clarifying the position of GPs serving on primary care group boards. The guidance says PCG chairs and non-executives who act 'honestly and in good faith' will not have to meet the cost of 'any personal civil liability which is incurred' in carrying out their duties and can seek personal civil liability indemnity from trusts or HAs to cover the work. Dr Christine Tomkins, head of professional services for the MDU, said: 'In the climate of rising litigation it is very important that doctors are clear about their indemnity arrangements.'