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Podcast: Walking the tightrope – patient capacity, best interests, and disclosure
Stephen Maratos and Stephen Evans discuss patient capacity and best interest decisions when it comes to treatment, and the importance of accurate disclosure in inquests and civil claims.
You need to know the PGM 2024
NHS England released its updated Primary Medical Care Policy and Guidance Manual (PGM) this week. The PGM is used by the Integrated Care Boards to manage all aspects of general practice and helps to interpret and implement the various legislative regulations and directions which govern the sector.
What type of company should our PCN be?
Justin Cumberlege, partner in healthcare specialist law firm Hempsons, explains the options available to PCNs considering becoming a company.
Thinking of a move to the high street?
Location, location, location is not only an important mantra for finding one’s home, it is equally, if not more important, for any independent doctor looking to open a surgery or clinic.
Evolving times for PCNs
A clearer understanding of an exciting future for Primary Care Networks (PCNs) has been emerging and is analysed here by Robert McCartney.
Case study: Mercer v Alternative Future Group Ltd
The Supreme Court has held that s146 of the Trade Union Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (TULRCA) does not protect workers who partake in strike action from detriment short of dismissal in the case of Mercer v Alternative Future Group Ltd.
Death is going through change
The Medical Examiners (England) Regulations 2024 come into force this autumn on 9 September and are relevant in private medical practice. Lawyer Liz Hackett guides you through the changes.
Case study: William v Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust
In the case of William v Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust, the EAT has reiterated that in a claim for detriment arising from whistleblowing, only the knowledge and motives of the decision maker are relevant to the Employment Tribunal’s considerations.
Navigating the single assessment framework
Philippa Doyle, explains how to navigate the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC’s) new inspection regime in the most cost-effective way, outlining the essential steps your business needs to take in preparation.
We’re shortlisted for four awards at the HCSA Excellence in Supply Awards
We are thrilled to be shortlisted in four categories at the upcoming HCSA Excellence in Supply Awards for the North, in particular for our work to secure a pan-pathology managed service contract across three trusts.
Hempsons appoints Stephen O’Reilly as new head of charities and social enterprise
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Stephen O’Reilly as our new head of charities and social enterprise.
Are collaboration agreements contractual?
Primary care expert, Justin Cumberlege, considers whether entering into collaboration agreements may result in a legal liability for your practice.
Provider Selection Regime – are you preparing your annual summary?
A relevant authority must publish online, on a publicly available website accessible free of charge, an annual summary of its contracting activity for the provision of relevant health care services.
Parents’ rights are bolstered
New employment law regulations came into force on 6 April 2024, improving the rights of employees and giving them more flexibility.