8 July 2020
Can one regulator investigate conduct associated with a Registrant’s other profession?
In this case the High Court considered the issue of whether the General Medical Council (GMC) could investigate the conduct of a doctor even though the conduct related to the Registrant’s work in his role as a solicitor.
26 March 2020
Coronavirus Act: how the emergency legislation will impact healthcare professionals
As the number of confirmed coronavirus cases surged in the UK this week, the government rushed emergency legislation through both Houses, and the Coronavirus Act 2020 (‘the Act’) subsequently received Royal Assent on 25 March 2020.
12 December 2019
Coronation Street delves into the legal problems of the GP Good Samaritan
Coronation Street character Dr Ali Neeson recently found himself facing a clinical negligence claim following his failure to diagnose appendicitis.
21 February 2019
Do professionals have the “right to be forgotten”?
A landmark ruling published in January 2019 by Amsterdam’s District Court has allowed a Dutch surgeon’s claim against Google and Dutch data privacy watchdog, Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens, regarding her “right to be forgotten”. The judgement handed down in July 2018 has only been published now, as there was a dispute as to whether it should be made public given the subject matter.
12 February 2019
The MPTS considers professional boundaries after GP has a child with a former patient
Professional boundaries are an important aspect of clinical care. Registered healthcare practitioners must be able to practice within legal and ethical boundaries in respect of patients. Sarah Atkinson and Aguie Mbah write on the current case deals with a hearing before the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) where the allegation against the doctor related to breaching professional boundaries.
