healthcare update - issue 13
Welcome to the 13th edition of our healthcare update, the easy
and convenient way for professionals working across the healthcare
sector to stay up to date with legal developments. We hope you will
find the articles in this issue of interest.
Should you require any further information on any of the issues
or events in this edition, please feel free to contact us. We would
also be very pleased to hear from you with any views you have in
relation to the update generally.
Articles in this issue
All change - What will the new coalition Government mean for
health and social care?
Ben Troke sifts through the manifestos and coalition policy for
clues.
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the full article here
Humberstone - Public funding for legal representation
at inquests
Richard Briggs examines a recent Judgment on Legal
Services Commission funding for relatives at an
inquest.
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A waste of a
challenge
Chris Brennan and Emily
Birkett look at the recent High Court application of the
ruling in Uniplex (UK) Limited v NHS Business Services
Authority (Case C-406/08), dismissing a challenge to a public
procurement procedure.
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article here
The scope of an inquest
investigation
Mark Barnett considers the
Jones' decision on the scope of an inquest investigation and its
implications.
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Savage v South Essex Partnership
NHS Foundation Trust - The final
chapter
Mark Barnett examines the final
stage of the Savage marathon.
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article here
Work equipment trial success
James Fawcett analyses a recent Browne Jacobson trial
success concerning linen bags and a back
injury.
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Psychiatric claim successfully defended
Neil Ward reports on the successful defence of a
psychiatric claim by Browne Jacobson.
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the full article here
GMC guidance on treatment and
care towards the end of life
Lorna
Hardman comments on the new GMC guidance on 'Treatment and care
towards the end of life' published on 19 May
2010.
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of aspects of the subject matter and does not provide comprehensive
statements of the law. It does not constitute legal advice and does
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