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Changes to the ICAS Code of Ethics – what do the changes mean for ICAS firms?
Zoe Beels
17 August 2018
Dr Bawa-Garba – the Impact on Patient Safety
On Monday the Court of Appeal reinstated Dr Hadiza Bawa-Garba to the medical register after she was struck off earlier this year following her criminal conviction for gross negligence manslaughter in 2015.
It is a case which has garnered considerable interest and raised significant concerns amongst the medical profession, particularly junior doctors, who feel that Dr Bawa-Garba was unfairly made a scapegoat for systemic failings within the NHS.
25 July 2018
Settlement of Medical Negligence Claims
As solicitors who represent seriously injured children and adults in clinical negligence claims, we are aware that, while Claimants need access to compensation, they may be worried by the prospect of a trial.
2 May 2018
Brain damaged girl wins record £19 million award – what next?
News broke this morning that the NHS awarded a nine year old girl £19 million compensation.
11 January 2018
Meningitis C Vaccine – Should the Government change the vaccination age?
Meningitis is a life-threating infection. It strikes very quickly and unless it is treated promptly there can be devastating consequences including death, severe brain damage, loss of hearing and vision, and when septicaemia (blood poisoning) also occurs, which is often the case, this can lead to amputation of limbs.
13 December 2017
CPotential’s Inaugural Gala Dinner: another great event
CPotential’s inaugural fundraising gala dinner took place at the Bloomsbury Ballroom in London. My colleague and I went along as guests of their CEO, the indefatigable Jo Honigman.