Causation and remoteness are the principles that the courts use to determine what should be recoverable in damages as a result of clinical negligence. The law, therefore,...
Produced in partnership with Catriona Stirling of Cloisters Chambers STOP PRESS: Note that amendments to CPR PD 22 regarding statements of truth will come into force on 6...
Produced in partnership with Catriona Stirling of Cloisters Chambers STOP PRESS: Note that amendments to CPR PD 22 regarding statements of truth will come into force on 6...
Produced in partnership with Thea Wilson of 12 Kings Bench Walk STOP PRESS: Note that amendments to CPR PD 22 regarding statements of truth will come into force on 6...
Produced in partnership with Catriona Stirling of Cloisters Chambers STOP PRESS: Note that amendments to CPR PD 22 regarding statements of truth will come into force on 6...
Brexit: As of exit day (11 pm on 31 January 2020), the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK has entered an...
Produced in partnership with James Byrne of 9 Gough Square STOP PRESS: Note that amendments to CPR PD 22 regarding statements of truth will come into force on 6 April...
Overview of anaesthesia practice Anaesthesia forms the largest single hospital medical speciality and the skills of anaesthetists are used in all aspects of patient care....
This Practice Note sets out practical considerations when managing these types of claims, followed by an overview of common types of injury to children occurring during...
This Practice Note begins with a reminder of the importance of Montgomery, followed by an examination of the practical considerations when managing these types of claims....
Breach of duty For details of the law on breach of duty in clinical negligence claims see Practice Note: Duty of care and breach in clinical negligence claims. Practical...
Essential contents 1 Client's name, address, date of birth, etc 2 Dates of allegedly negligent treatment 3 Events giving rise to the claim: 3.1 an outline of what...
Essential contents 1 Provide requested records and invoice for copying: 1.1 explain if records are incomplete or extensive records are held and ask for further...
Across the spectrum of clinical negligence cases between those involving issues of ‘pure diagnosis’ and ‘pure treatment’, claims arising out of negligently performed...
Treatment of a patient by a doctor requires prior consent in order to be lawful. This is so whether the treatment is a simple test or an invasive operation. In practice,...
For further consent issues such as emergency treatment, withdrawal of consent, capacity, battery and Human Rights Act Claims, see Practice Note: Consent in clinical...
Produced in partnership with Nageena Khalique QC of No 5 Chambers STOP PRESS: Note that amendments to CPR PD 22 regarding statements of truth will come into force on 6...
Produced in partnership with David Green of 12 King's Bench Walk STOP PRESS: Note that amendments to CPR PD 22 regarding statements of truth will come into force on 6...
Introduction The standard of duty for doctors and other medical practitioners is well-known, and establishing whether a breach has or has not taken place is typically...
Produced in partnership with Marcus Weatherby of Pattinson and Brewer Dear [Insert] Re: [Name of Client] Thank you for agreeing to report on this case. Documentation...
The duty of care A medical practitioner owes a duty of care to their patient. This duty is to take reasonable care to: • take a proper history • investigate the patient’s...
What is a health care associated infection? The Health Protection Agency (now part of Public Health England) defined health care associated infections (HCAIs), in...
The medical degree Studying medicine is a popular career choice and over the years it has become extremely competitive to secure a place at medical school. The degree...
Produced in partnership with Giles Mooney of 9 Gough Square Letter of Claim (Insert headings etc.) Our Client: [Insert Name] Address: [Insert] Date of Birth: [Insert]...
Letter of Claim (Insert headings etc.) Our Client: [Insert Name] Address: [Insert] Date of Birth: [Insert] Date of alleged negligent treatment: [Insert] Dear [insert...
Produced in partnership with Arti Shah Dear [insert name] Case details: Name Address Date of Birth Date of Alleged Negligent Treatment [I act for the claimant in relation...
Dear [insert name] Case details: Name Address Date of Birth Date of Alleged Negligent Treatment [I act for the claimant in relation to a claim for damages for treatment...
Produced in partnership with Arti Shah Dear [insert name] Case details: Name Address Date of Birth Date of Alleged Negligent Treatment [I act for the claimant in relation...
To Defendant Dear [insert organisation name] Letter of Notification Re: [Claimant’s Name, Address, DoB and NHS Number] We have been instructed to act on behalf of...
To Claimant Dear [insert organisation name] Letter of Response [Claimant’s name] v [Defendant’s Name] We have been instructed to act on behalf of [Defendant’s name] in...