Woman prosecuted for making more than 200 fake calls to 999 – The Independent
‘A woman has been fined for making 200 hoax 999 calls between Christmas and New Year.’
The Independent, 23rd January 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Category: medical treatment
A Practical Approach to Breach of Duty and Causation in Venous Thromboembolism Claims by Neil Thompson – No. 5 Chambers
‘From our perspective, the first step should be to understand how competent medical professionals protect the patient against the risk of VTE. One starting point is to understand the control of VTE risk in patients admitted to hospital, although of course other primary care providers (GPs) have a corresponding duty to be alert to the risk of VTE within their practice.’
No. 5 Chambers, 3rd December 2018
Source: www.no5.com
New rules spell out when doctors can let patients with brain damage die – The Guardian
‘Guidance on when to withdraw food and water welcomed by many families. But some fear the ethical implications.’
The Guardian, 12th December 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
High court rejects challenge to ‘hostile environment’ NHS charge – The Guardian
‘A judge has rejected a challenge by a member of the Windrush generation to the government requirement for the NHS to charge overseas patients for treatment.’
The Guardian, 10th December 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Medical device rules need ‘drastic change’ to protect patients – BBC News
‘Urgent and drastic changes to the rules around medical devices, such as pacemakers, are needed to protect patients, according to the Royal College of Surgeons. It wants a register of every device in every patient set up so doctors know if new innovations are causing harm.’
BBC News, 26th November 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Orkambi: Family of girl with cystic fibrosis launch legal challenge over lack of NHS funding for breakthrough drug – The Independent
‘The family of a six-year-old girl with cystic fibrosis who was denied funding for a breakthrough drug which could extend her life has launched a judicial review against the NHS.’
The Independent, 14th November 2018
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Darnley v Croydon Health Services NHS Trust: Supreme Court confirms duty of care exists on non-medical A&E staff – Cloisters
‘In a unanimous judgment delivered on 10th October 2018, the Supreme Court reminded practitioners that there is no need to consider the Caparo v Dickman test in every case where the existence of a duty of care is in issue, and that judges must be careful not to conflate issues relevant to the existence of a duty with those relevant to whether or not the duty has been breached.’
Cloisters, 18th October 2018
Source: www.cloisters.com
Ep. 48: Clinical Guidelines in Clinical Negligence Cases – Law Pod UK
‘Emma-Louise Fenelon talks with Pritesh Rathod about the significance of clinical guidelines in his clinical negligence practice and recent controversy involving maternal choice caesareans, Montgomery and relevant NICE Guidelines.’
Law Pod UK, 1st November 2018
Source: audioboom.com
Watchdog supports end to delay in gender recognition decisions – The Guardian
‘The “period of reflection” a person wishing to change gender must observe before obtaining a gender recognition certificate is unnecessary, according to the equality watchdog.’
The Guardian, 21st October 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Health and Social Care of Older People is a Human Rights Issue – Rights Info
‘The independent healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission recently warned that disjointed health and social care services in England are placing increasing pressure on A&E departments. As pressure grows on the country’s health and care system, what does this mean for the human rights of older people?’
Rights Info, 18th October 2018
Source: rightsinfo.org
Darnley v Croydon Health Services NHS Trust – Law Pod UK
‘In Darnley v Croydon NHS Trust [2018] UKSC 50 the Supreme Court has ruled that hospitals are liable for the actions and statements of their non-medical staff in A & E. Rosalind English discusses the implications of this judgment with Owain Thomas QC.’
Law Pod UK, 15th October 2018
Source: audioboom.com
Supreme Court rules that hospital receptionist owes a duty of care to a patient — Owain Thomas QC – UK Human Rights Blog
‘The Supreme Court has unanimously allowed the appeal of Michael Darnley in Darnley v Croydon Health Services NHS Trust [2018] UKSC 50, holding that a hospital receptionist owed a duty of care to a patient at A&E, which was breached by providing him with incorrect information as to how long he was likely to have to wait before being seen or triaged.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 11th October 2018
Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com
Supreme Court finds NHS trust liable for misleading info provided by receptionists – Local Government Lawyer
‘An NHS trust was liable for incomplete and misleading information provided by two receptionists in its accident and emergency department, the Supreme Court has ruled, overturning a Court of Appeal majority decision.’
Local Government Lawyer, 11th October 2018
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Gross failure’ in Kayden Urmston-Bancroft death – BBC News
‘There was “gross failure” in the care of a toddler who died while awaiting emergency surgery, a coroner has said. Serious and basic failings led to an “unacceptable delay” in Kayden Urmston-Bancroft’s operation on a diaphragmatic hernia, an inquest heard.’
BBC News, 6th September 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Man who lost most of his penis to flesh-eating bug wins six-figure payout – The Guardian
‘A cancer patient who lost most of his penis to a flesh-eating superbug after routine surgery has won a six-figure payout.’
The Guardian, 3rd September 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Family court judge who inspired new BBC film The Children Act speaks of heartbreak over harrowing case – Daily Telegraph
‘It’s the film that’s had cinema-goers reaching for a tissue. The deeply moving tale of a critically ill child whose parents refused to allow him to have a blood transfusion because of their religious beliefs.’
Daily Telegraph
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Don’t release prisoners on Fridays, says Nacro charity – BBC News
‘Prisoners should stop being released on Fridays because it can prove hard for them to access benefits, medication and assistance, campaigners have said.’
BBC News, 24th August 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
