A series of posts on patient consent – (2) [<–Previous] “If the outcome of the trail depends exclusively or almost exclusively on a serious disagreement between distinguished and reputable experts,
Pepper v Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust – Case SummaryPepper v Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust – Case Summary
For a full analysis of this case please see the Case Review blog post. Neutral Citation: [2020] EWHC 310 (QB) Judge: Geoffrey Tattersall QC (sitting as a Deputy Judge of
T v Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust – Case SummaryT v Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust – Case Summary
Neutral Citation: [2020] EWHC 1147 (QB) Judge: Mr Justice Stewart Counsel: Mr R Weir QC for the claimant, Irwin Mitchell, Solicitors Mr M Barnes for the defendants, Capsticks, Solicitors Hearing
Is It Time To Talk About Limitation?Is It Time To Talk About Limitation?
Introduction There are specific time periods for bringing actions in court in Scottish and English law. A claimant may lose the right to obtain damages if he/she does not bring
Is this a new era of “meaningful dialogue” or a false dawn?Is this a new era of “meaningful dialogue” or a false dawn?
Introduction The General Medical Council (GMC) has at long last published its new guidance on decision making and consent and this will come into effect on 9 November 2020. Their
Schembri v MarshallSchembri v Marshall
[2020] EWCA Civ 358 Introduction This was an appeal by Dr Mario Shembri against a finding of Mr Justice Stewart [1]. Mrs Marshall had died on 26/04/2014 as a result
Brady v Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust – Case SummaryBrady v Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust – Case Summary
For a full analysis of this case please see the Case Review blog post. Neutral citation: [2020] EWHC 158 QB Judge: Andrew Lewis QC (Deputy High Court Judge) High Court
Hussain v Medical Defence Union and MDU Services Ltd – Case SummaryHussain v Medical Defence Union and MDU Services Ltd – Case Summary
Neutral citation: n/a Judge: Clive Sheldon QC, sitting as a Deputy Judge of the High Court Counsel: Luka Krsljanin (instructed by Clyde & Co) for the ApplicantEmma Corkill (instructed by
Thimmaya v Lancashire NHS Foundation Trust – Case SummaryThimmaya v Lancashire NHS Foundation Trust – Case Summary
Neutral citation: [2020] 1 WLUK 437 Judge: HHJ Claire Evans, County Court, Manchester Counsel: Giles Colin (instructed by Hempsons, Manchester) for the defendant trustPaul Kirtley (instructed by Slater and Gordon,
Pepper v Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (part 2)Pepper v Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (part 2)
[2020] EWHC 310 (QB) This is the second post commenting on the case. The first post deals with the facts of the case and the decision of the court. Comment on causation