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Article 11/24/2021
In the second part of our global healthcare webinar programme, our experts in Hong Kong, Thailand, Denmark, France, Ireland, Spain and Canada have provided insights into the healthcare system and medical malpractice claims within their jurisdictions.
Article 11/24/2021
We provide a global perspective on whether it is legally permissible for medical practitioners to refuse to undertake face-to-face consultations with unvaccinated patients (who are eligible for COVID-19 vaccination) in non-emergency situations to protect healthcare workers and staff, and to avoid clinic closures due to exposure to unvaccinated COVID-19 positive patients.
News 11/10/2021
Kennedys is recognised as a top-band firm in the latest guide to leading law firms and lawyers across the UK.
News 10/08/2021
Following the publication of The Legal 500 UK 2022, we are proud to announce that the firm has once again achieved impressive rankings and recognition within the latest guide to leading law firms and lawyers.
Article 10/01/2021
An updated clinical negligence protocol is now in force in Northern Ireland as of 1 October 2021 and will be welcomed by legal practitioners practicing in this area. The Protocol for Clinical Negligence Litigation (the Protocol) will revoke the previous 2012 protocol of the same name and its initial draft, the 2009 Pre-Action Protocol for Clinical Negligence Litigation.
Article 09/08/2021
In the first part of our global healthcare webinar programme, our experts in Israel, Latin America, the Caribbean, Iberia and Australia have provided insights into the healthcare system and medical malpractice claims within their jurisdictions. Here we highlight some of the key areas discussed.
Article 07/29/2021
A summary of key developments including the Health and Care Bill; the Getting It Right First Time and NHS Resolution best practice guide to claims learning; a consultation on the appointment and operation of the Patient Safety Commissioner; the personal injury discount rate in Northern Ireland and statutory implementation of the Personal Injuries Guidelines 2021 in the Republic of Ireland.
Article 07/29/2021
A round-up of recent court decisions raising issues relating to scope of duty; best interests; informed consent and material risks involving technical decisions; and contempt of court proceedings following dismissal of a claim for fundamental dishonesty.
Case review 07/27/2021
Negus and Bainbridge v Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust [19.03.21] - This claim concerned an aortic valve replacement and whether the patient should have been provided with further information in respect of the valve sizes available to be inserted and possible associated treatments.
Article 06/29/2021
The Victorian Government will introduce a statutory duty of candour in 2021 to aid in strengthening quality and safety in healthcare delivery.
