No-Fault Approaches in the NHS

by Sonia Macleod
No-Fault Approaches in the NHS
Author: Sonia Macleod
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2023-01-12
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1509916679
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This book explores how concerns can be raised about the NHS, why raising concerns hasn't always improved standards, and how a no-fault open culture approach could drive improvements. The book describes a wide range of mechanisms for raising concerns about the NHS, including complaints, the ombudsman, litigation, HSIB, and the major inquiries since 2000, across the various UK jurisdictions. The NHS approach is contextualised within the broader societal developments in dispute resolution, accountability, and regulation. The authors take a holistic view, and outline practical solutions for reforming how the NHS responds to problems. These should improve the situation for those raising concerns and for those working within the NHS, as well as providing cost savings. The no-fault approaches proposed in the book provide long-term sustainable solutions to systemic problems, which are particularly timely given the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the NHS. The book will be of interest to academics, researchers, ADR practitioners, practising lawyers, and policy makers.

Politics, Policy and Private Law

by Jodi Gardner
Politics, Policy and Private Law
Author: Jodi Gardner
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2023-12-14
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1509960988
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This is a landmark and ambitious research project looking at private law through the policy prism undertaken by a team of acknowledged experts in their fields. The majority of existing literature diminishes the impact of policy in the development of legal principles, impeding a deeper understanding of it. Part of a two-part study, this first volume explores tort law, property law and equity. Both studies engage with modern challenges and technical developments that now inform private law, with chapters looking at the Grenfell disaster, compensation of medical injuries post COVID-19, the gig economy and co-ownership. They also explore traditional private law areas through a novel lens, such as psychological injury and the impact of fairness and/or equality obligations. They highlight the similarities and differences across many aspects of private law, allowing for a richer analysis across all the strands of private law.

Law and Ethics for Paramedics

by Georgette Eaton
Law and Ethics for Paramedics
Author: Georgette Eaton
Publisher: Class Professional Publishing
Total Pages: 285
Release: 2022-04-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1801610312
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"Law and Ethics for Paramedics is the first book which really grapples with the application of law and ethics in the unique situations that paramedics and other prehospital professionals find themselves. The book is clear, concise and eminently readable, but most of all, useful to operational ambulance clinicians and their managers." Tim Kilner, Senior Lecturer in Paramedic Science, University of Worcester, UK Written by paramedics for paramedics, this resource provides you with all the key information you will need to know as you navigate your way through the, often tricky and, complicated area of law and ethics in paramedic practice. Eleven contributing authors, each with their own perspectives and clinical backgrounds, explain the essential principles and apply these across the whole of the UK. Chapters cover a range of topics including: Information governance Mental capacity Clinical negligence Paramedic use of social media Assessment and treatment of children Medicines management. Each topic is broken down into practical chunks with many chapters supported by case studies to help relate the content to paramedic practice. Sixteen case studies, on topics from resuscitation to consent, and useful top tips will help you develop, reflect on and consider your own ethical practice. The law and how it relates to your practice can be complex, but with the help of this handy guide you will quickly gain confidence and insight into the legislation surrounding this vital aspect of paramedic practice.

Clinical Negligence

by Dr Michael Powers KC
Clinical Negligence
Author: Dr Michael Powers KC
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 1609
Release: 2023-07-31
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1526521547
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"I would highly recommend this book...It is high quality, clear and comprehensive and will no doubt prove an invaluable source of reference. Five stars on all counts." Tim Kevan, co-editor, PIBULJ.COM This book remains the only text of its kind to cover both the medical and legal aspects of medical negligence. Written by a team of more than 60 experts, it continues to provide the most comprehensive and authoritative guidance on all aspects of clinical negligence claims, from bringing an action for damages to presenting expert evidence in court. It also includes detailed consideration of funding and cost implications. Those needing clear guidance to make the best possible preparations for an action will find all they need here. The new 6th edition has been fully revised and restructured, including new chapters on the future of clinical negligence litigation, cardiology, gynaecology, obstetrics, haematology , and also includes coverage and analysis of recent key cases such as: - Williams v Bermuda Hospitals [2016] UKPC 4 (causation) - R (on the application of Maughan) v HM Senior Coroner for Oxfordshire [2020] UKSC 46 (suicide in inquests) - Darnley v Croydon Health Authority [2018] UKSC 50 (duty of care owed by receptionist) - ABC v St George's Hosp [2020] EWHC 455 (Huntington's chorea confidentiality) - Swift v Carpenter [2020] EWCA Civ 1295 (future accommodation costs) - Whittington Hospital NHS Trust v XX [2020] UKSC 14 (damages for surrogacy) - Khan v Meadows [2021] UKSC 21 (scope of duty of care) - Nguyen v HM Assistant Coroner for Inner West London [2021] EWHC 3354 (sufficiency of inquiry) Easy-to-access structure The new edition maintains its easy-to-access, two-part structure. The first part, set out in 16 chapters, deals with legal aspects of medical malpractice, including complaints procedures, poor performance and medical professional governance, preparation of medical evidence, settlements and trial. There are also chapters on product liability, and coronial law. The final 27 chapters in the second part cover the risks associated with particular areas of specialist medical practice. This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Clinical Negligence online service.

Medical Law

by Emily Jackson
Medical Law
Author: Emily Jackson
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 1065
Release: 2016
Genre: Law
ISBN: 0198743505
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Providing a clear and accessible guide to medical law, this work contains extracts from a wide variety of academic materials so that students can acquire a good understanding of a range of different perspectives.

Tort Law: Text and Materials

by Mark Lunney
Tort Law: Text and Materials
Author: Mark Lunney
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 1043
Release: 2013-08
Genre: Law
ISBN: 0199655383
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The fifth edition of Lunney and Oliphant's market-leading tort law text provides a complete, authoritative guide to the subject. The book combines clear overviews of the law with well-chosen extracts from cases and materials supported by insightful commentary.

Tort Law

by Mark Lunney
Tort Law
Author: Mark Lunney
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 1081
Release: 2017
Genre: Law
ISBN: 0198745524
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The sixth edition of this market-leading tort law text provides a complete, authoritative guide to the subject. It combines clear overviews of the law with extracts from cases and materials supported by insightful commentary.

Unexpected Consequences of Compensation Law

by Prue Vines
Unexpected Consequences of Compensation Law
Author: Prue Vines
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2020-09-03
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1509928014
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This book explores the performance of compensation law in addressing the needs of the injured. Compensation procedure can be dangerous to your health and may fail to compensate without aggravation/creating other problems. This book takes a refreshing and insightful approach to the law of compensation considering, from an interdisciplinary perspective, the actual effect of compensation law on people seeking compensation. Tort law, workers' compensation, medical law, industrial injury law and other schemes are examined and unintended consequences for injured people are considered. These include ongoing physical and mental illness, failure to rehabilitate, the impact on social security entitlements, medical care as well as the impact on those who serve – the lawyers, administrators, medical practitioners etc. All are explored in this timely and fascinating book. The contributors include lawyers, psychologists, and medical practitioners from multiple jurisdictions including Australia, the Netherlands, Canada, Italy and the UK.

Mason and McCall Smith's Law and Medical Ethics

by Kenyon Mason
Mason and McCall Smith's Law and Medical Ethics
Author: Kenyon Mason
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 776
Release: 2013-06-06
Genre: Law
ISBN: 0199659907
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This classic textbook focuses on medical law and its relationship with medical practice and modern ethics. Offering medical as well as legal facts, it provides thorough coverage of all of the topics found on medical law courses, and in depth analysis of recent court decisions, encouraging students to think analytically about the subject