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Article 13/09/2021
For many countries, steering a course to economic recovery involves focusing on vaccinations. An EU vaccine "passport" has been introduced across all member nations. In Scotland, a QR system has been launched which will be required for entry to nightclubs and many large events from 1 October 2021.
Article 08/09/2021
Starting a new medical practice is an exciting time. You’ve taken the leap to set up your own practice with a small group of colleagues you know and trust. You all get along well, and you share similar ideas about how a practice should be run. Why would you go to the trouble of hiring a lawyer and spending thousands of dollars to draw up an agreement to govern your relationship with your new business partners? Shouldn’t a simple handshake agreement be enough?
Article 08/09/2021
The Australian Federal Department of Health (the Department) is considering amendments to the Health Insurance Act 1973 (the Act) to alter the powers of the Director of Professional Services Review (PSR) to enter into agreements with corporate entities that are found to have engaged in inappropriate practice.
Article 08/09/2021
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 07/09/2021
On 29 November 2017, Victoria became the first state in Australia to pass legislation allowing terminally ill Victorians to end their life. Four years on from Victoria’s introduction of the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017 (VAD Act), Australia has demonstrated greater support for VAD, with most Australian jurisdictions making plans to introduce similar legislation or being well underway.
Article 12/08/2021
Over the past decade, there has been an increasingly common belief that Australia’s health complaints system is inadequate to deal with vexatious complaints. Vexatious complaints/notifications to Ahpra can be made by anyone including patients, members of the public and other practitioners.
Report 03/08/2021
Understanding the political direction of travel at a country level is increasingly significant for businesses operating across international borders. This report demonstrates how salient macro-political issues are among grassroots communities, providing businesses and their insurers with a clear understanding of emerging risk to enable long-term sustainable operations.
Article 29/07/2021
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 29/07/2021
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.
Article 27/07/2021
On 26 May 2021 Baroness Meacher presented the Assisted Dying Bill to the House of Lords. The aim of this Private Members’ bill is to enable adults who are terminally ill to be provided, at their request, with specified assistance to end their own life in what is expected to be the final six months of their life.
