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14 Maternity Trusts to be Scrutinised as Part of National Investigation
Kirsty Allen
7 December 2016
Healthcare Safety Investigations – Why we should not be afraid of being truthful and open
The Department of Health recently published a consultation – “Providing a Safe Space in Healthcare Safety Investigations”. Any attempt to improve patient safety, and to learn from past mistakes has to be welcome, and so I began reading the consultation with optimism. However, it seems that this progressive proposal may bring with it corresponding restrictions that make it harder for patients to find out what happened when things have gone wrong.
4 November 2016
When the A&E computer says “no”
Most of us at some point have made our way to an A&E department unable to wait until the next day to see our GP. You may be suffering from unbearable toothache or require stiches to your finger after cutting yourself badly when drilling a hole in your wall to hang this amazing photograph you just bought in IKEA on a late Sunday afternoon.
6 October 2016
Reaney -v- University Hospital of North Staffordshire NHS Trust The sequel: a further judgment but still riddled with uncertainty?
On 8 August 2016 Mr Justice Foskett handed down the latest in a series of judgments that have been given on this long running case, Reaney -v- University Hospital of North Staffordshire NHS Trust. In November 2015 the Court of Appeal determined an issue of law and referred the case back to Mr Justice Foskett (the trial judge) for the quantification of Mrs Reaney’s damages. Unfortunately the latest judgment did not resolve the outstanding quantum issues and the parties were sent away to attempt to agree a "satisfactory settlement" to avoid the need for further written submissions or another hearing.
2 August 2016
Inspiring Women in Medicine
Kingsley Napley was delighted to sponsor a networking dinner for Inspiring Women in Medicine recently. We were kindly given a short slot to share some thoughts with the audience and our Clinical Negligence team chose to reflect upon how women can ensure that their voices are heard in a professional environment.
15 June 2016
Delay of reckoning
The material contribution test for causation in clinical negligence has been maintained and clarified following Williams and John.