Insight
Patients in Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness & Withdrawal of Treatment
12/03/25
NHS South East London ICB v JP – what does it mean for healthcare organisations?
Insight
The New Chief Coroner’s Guidance for Coroners on the Bench
05/03/25
On 24 January 2025, HHJ Alexia Durran, Chief Coroner, released the Chief Coroner’s Guidance for Coroner’s on the Bench (more commonly and previously known as “the Bench Book”).
Podcast
Does MHPS apply where there is a breakdown in relationships between a consultant and their colleagues? | MHPS Podcast Episode 4
12/02/25
In episode 4 of the MHPS podcast series, Laura Horovitz and Mark Sutton KC discuss what happens when there is a breakdown of working relationships between a doctor and their colleagues
Insight
Doctors involved in parallel proceedings - how to proceed
27/01/25
When a concern about a doctor is also being considered by the GMC and/or the police/counterfraud, should internal proceedings be put on hold pending the outcome of the regulatory/criminal proceedings?
Insight
Looking ahead at employment law in 2025
17/01/25
Given the Government’s plans for employment law reform, we highlight some key changes and appeal court decisions to look out for in 2025.
Podcast
MHPS in the context of parallel proceedings against a doctor | MHPS Podcast Episode 3
13/01/25
In episode 3 of the MHPS podcast series the conversation turns to parallel proceedings and the circumstances in which an MHPS can proceed alongside concurrent criminal or regulatory proceedings.
Insight
Delayed discharge - a significant issue for NHS Trusts
10/12/24
Delayed discharge remains a significant issue for NHS Trusts. The latest data showed that in May 2024 over 12,000 people were in hospital in England who no longer needed to be there.
Podcast
Disclosure obligations under MHPS - what should be disclosed to a doctor and when | MHPS Podcast Episode 2
06/12/24
Laura and Mark outline the what, when and why of disclosure obligations in an MHPS process. They will consider how this applies in a number of scenarios and offer practical tips for anyone having to contend with disclosure obligations in an MHPS process.
Insight
Consultation opens on the government’s proposals to regulate NHS managers
29/11/24
On 26 November 2024, the Secretary of State for the DHSC, Wes Streeting, announced the launch of a consultation (Leading the NHS: proposals to regulate NHS managers).
Podcast
Maintaining High Professional Standards in the Modern NHS | MHPS Podcast Episode 1
19/11/24
To mark the anniversary of the introduction of MHPS in 2003, Laura Horovitz, Legal Director in the Employment and Pensions Division, has teamed up with special guest, Mark Sutton KC from Old Square Chambers, to record a podcast series on MHPS.
Insight
Clinical Law Insight: Autumn 2024
07/11/24
In this edition: Darzi report, the new patient safety strategy for GPs, Clinical Negligence Claims Agreement, the latest on fixed recoverable costs and much more.
Insight
Introduction of statutory Medical Examiner system
25/10/24
In this article, we summarise the new statutory medical examiner (ME) system and how this impacts your organisation.