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Disclosing patient images: the importance of …

WEBWith the growing role of the Internet and social media in our lives, it is important to remain vigilant of the regulations governing the disclosure of patient images. Pursuant to the …

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Which alternative treatment options must a doctor discuss with a

WEBDoctors must apply clinical judgment to determine which potential treatments are reasonable options to discuss with a patient and this should be supported by a …

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Martha’s Rule: early intervention protecting patients and clinicians

WEBThis approach would allow early intervention, which may avoid harm to patients, and derives from the committed efforts of the parents of Martha Mills, who called for such a …

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Changes to the Caldicott Principles – an overview and what this …

WEBIn June 2020, the National Data Guardian for Health and Social Care (the NDG), Dame Fiona Caldicott, launched a public consultation seeking views on her intention to revise …

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Healthcare Brief: latest decisions

WEBOn 12 July 2023, the Supreme Court confirmed that the assessment of whether a possible treatment option is a reasonable one is a matter of clinical judgement. Applying …

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Liability risks arising from smart medical technology are growing

WEBAccording to Deloitte, the worldwide market for smart medical devices could grow to US$52.2 billion in 2022, consisting of stationary medical devices (US$17 billion), …

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Extension of health and safety detriment protection to workers

WEBAccordingly, the Employment Rights Act 1996 (Protection from Detriment in Health and Safety Cases) (Amendment) Order 2021, was brought into force on 31 May 2021, …

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Sentencing for health and safety offences: a more stringent …

WEBThis trend of increased sentences was identified by the Sentencing Council back in April 2019 when it published its assessment on the impact of the Sentencing Guideline. The …

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Balancing sustainability with health & safety

WEBSection 2 (1) of the Health and Safety at Work Act etc. 1974 states: “it shall be the duty of every employer to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and …

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The dangers of accessing health records without consent

WEBIn this article, we explore the recent decision of H ealth Care Complaints Commissioner v Payne which demonstrates the serious risks health practitioners face if they access …

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HSSIB launch: a desire to be a global leader in professional and …

WEBEstablished by the Health and Care Act 2022, the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) has been in operation since 1 October 2023.. Here we provide an …

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COVID-19 healthcare claims – global insights

WEBA panel of our global healthcare lawyers in Australia, Canada, England, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Latin America, and Spain recently explored the extent to which …

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The impact of agile working on our well-being

WEBThe benefits are clear for employers and employees alike. Beyond the obvious business benefit of reduced office costs and environmental benefits, research also tells us that …

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The Health Practitioner Regulation National Law and Other …

WEBThe Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act 2009 is the legislative framework of the National Scheme for the regulation of health practitioners.It is safe to say that the …

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Free pratique – more than a formality

WEBFree pratique is permission given by a port for a vessel to enter once it has been certified free of infectious disease by the competent health authorities. It is required for the …

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Towards a consumer-centred mental health system

WEBOn 6 September 2022, the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 (Vic) received Royal Assent. In this article we consider whether the Act has the capacity to deliver a fairer, …

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Workplace psychological health and its regulation across Australia

WEBThere is growing awareness of the significance of psychological hazards and injuries in the workplace. The latest Victorian Worksafe Annual Report (2022) shows that mental injury …

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