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Administrative Court Overturns NMC Strike-Off: Key Lessons for Regulators and Prosecutors
Jessica Etherington
27 November 2014
What does an institutional Duty of Candour mean for patients?
Individual doctors have long had responsibility to let patients know when something has gone wrong. This is embodied in General Medical Council Guidance (Good Medical Practice para 55) and is a personal duty.
18 November 2014
A Duty of Candour – Will it encourage more compensation claims?
Amongst healthcare professionals, and those who represent them, there is some concern that the Duty of Candour regulations will lead to an increase in civil compensation claims.
Speaking as a claimant clinical negligence solicitor I think that they need not be concerned. On the contrary, I believe that the regulations will lead to a reduction in claims.
30 October 2014
An inspirational evening with the London Centre for Children with Cerebral Palsy (LCCCP)
Kingsley Napley is very proud to be associated with London Centre for Children Cerebral Palsy. We were pleased to sponsor an art exhibition that the staff and friends had organised and curated at Lauderdale House. On sale were a mixture of pictures, some kindly offered by local artists and others by children from the Centre. We acquired some lovely artwork for our office walls.
29 October 2014
What to expect from an Inquest
The period following the death of a loved one is a traumatic and difficult time but what happens when an Inquest has to take place? Despite the best endeavours of the police, Coroner's Officers and Court staff, this can be a confusing time for family and friends of the person who has died.
22 October 2014
The MDU's proposal for a negligence cap would be bad for patients
The Medical Defence Union’s appeal to reform personal injury law to stem the cost of negligence claims would be bad for patients and the taxpayer, argues Sarmad Gassoub.