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Endometriosis: painfully under-diagnosed?
Endometriosis, described as a "silent source of unnecessary misery", affects over two million women in the UK. So, why is it taking over 7 years to diagnose?
Read moreA judgment that will "benefit" manufacturers facing the "risks" of products litigation
In the Seroxat group litigation, the Court has endorsed using a risk/benefit approach in claims under the CPA and upheld the trial judge's ruling regarding the limited scope of the Claimants' case
Read moreMedicinal Cannabis – approved for NHS use
Two cannabis based medicines have now been approved for use by the NHS in England following new guidelines from NICE.
Read moreEnter the avatar - is this medicine's new "reality"?
A brief look at the use of virtual and augmented reality technology in medical treatment, and some of the legal issues that could arise
Read more"Alexa, my symptoms are…"
Amazon has announced that Alexa will now provide its users medical advice directly from the NHS website. This blog looks at the potential impacts of this change.
Read moreThe Medical Devices Regulation 2017 and good business practice
When it comes to risk management, businesses in general should take note of the issues covered by the Medical Devices Regulation 2017
Read moreGovernment Consultation on Adding Folic Acid to Flour
Last week the government began a consultation on whether to introduce mandatory fortification of flour with folic acid to help reduce neural tube defects in foetuses.
Read moreRoyal College of Surgeons call for Robust Reporting in the Private Healthcare Sector
The Royal College of Surgeons (the “RCS”) has today called for independent healthcare providers to “improve standards in the independent sector and prevent the circumstances that enabled Paterson to continue practising from happening again.”
Read moreVaginal mesh: the evidence
NICE guidelines inform debate over the evidence for the risks and benefits of mesh products
Read moreA Right Royal Deadlock: Can "Crown" use unlock patented drug?
Can the Government settle the dispute between NHS and Vertex Pharmaceuticals through "Crown" use of the patented drug, Orkambi.
Read moreOrgan Donation: The New Law
An "opt-out" system for organ donation is expected to come into effect in England next year after passing the final parliamentary vote this week
Read moreMedicinal Cannabis – How far have we really come?
Cannabis, for medicinal purposes, was legalised nearly four months ago in the UK, but how many patients are actually reaping the benefits, and how far have we really come?
Read moreFrom rehabilitative robotics to automated imaging: educating the workforce for the digital future
An independent review into the future impact of digital technology identifies a pressing need for specialist training within the healthcare workforce.
Read more"Move fast and break things" (just not patients)
The AoMRC's report on Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare presents dilemmas for clinicians, hospital and industry
Read moreCould the NHS Long Term Plan mean less opportunity for NHS contracts?
The NHS's Long Term Plan includes a provision to repeal elements of the Health and Social Care Act 2012; in this blog we consider the potential impact on private providers and their opportunity to tender for NHS contracts.
Read moreHairdryer treatment for medical staff who accessed Sir Alex Ferguson's medical records
After the former Manchester United manager's medical records were accessed by staff at the Salford Royal Hospital, what are the likely GDPR and Data Protection Act consequences?
Read moreProjecting into the future of the medical products sector
In the final instalment of our vlog series, we look at recently published books by Yuval Noah Harari and Stephen Hawking to help us better understand and project into the future of the medical products sector.
Read moreArtificial intelligence and diagnostics in the medical sector
Our Medical and Life Sciences team take a look at the use of artificial intelligence and diagnostics in the second instalment of this 3 part vlog series.
Read moreThe future of the medical products sector
In the first of our vlog series we focus on the future of the medical products sector, specifically where the sector is heading and what risks and opportunities might lie ahead.
Read moreJackie Doyle-Price appointed Minister for the Prevention of Suicides
What is the role of the Minister for the Prevention of Suicides, and how will her appointment impact Insurers?
Read moreStephen Hawking's big questions for Life Sciences
Stephen Hawking's posthumously published "Brief Answers to the Big Questions" is a fascinating foretelling of legal challenges that the life sciences sector may face.
Read moreDr Bawa-Garba wins appeal against strike off
On Monday, the Court of Appeal unanimously found in Dr Bawa Garba's favour meaning she now is able to seek work as a Junior Doctor.
Read moreOnline Prescriptions or Real Life Addictions?
With the rules around online prescribing set to be strengthened, we consider why these changes have come about, and what it might mean for patients and prescribers.
Read moreUS talc litigation has important lessons for UK insurers
Although it is unlikely litigation involving household staples such as talcum powder could succeed in the UK, the ongoing US litigation underlines a significant trend in product liability exposures.
Read moreMedicinal Cannabis: the debate continues
With the debate over medicinal cannabis still going strong, we update you on recent developments which have dominated the headlines.
Read moreIntroducing the new Health Secretary…
Who is Matt Hancock, our new Health Secretary, and what impact will his appointment have?
Read moreOff-label medicine: as bad as it sounds?
Consider this: the prescription your doctor wrote for you may not be "officially" approved for your illness. Before you panic, this may not be as alarming as you think
Read moreIreland Voted Yes – What next?
Considers yes vote in Irish abortion referendum
Read moreLandmark decision in Metal-on-Metal Hip product liability litigation
Considers the decision in the DePuy Pinnacle Metal-on-Metal hip litigation and what impact this will have on manufacturers and their insurers.
Read moreA spa day, on doctor's orders…
We are increasingly focussed on living more sustainably with what we eat and the products that we use. Applying a similar mind-set to medicine, might we see a resurgence of traditional natural therapeutic treatments like spa treatments?
Read moreLife After Death…
How was a baby born four years after the death of his parents? And what does this mean for IVF providers in the UK?
Read moreHome is where you hang your medical test
At-home medical tests can be useful diagnostic tools, but this carries risks for patients or insurers. Medical malpractice and product liability insurers need to plan for the future.
Read moreCourt of Appeal's history lesson for claimants bringing personal injury claims
Healthcare providers and manufacturers of medical products will welcome a judgment from the Court of Appeal that found against a claimant for failing to give notice of funding in time.
Read moreThe future of the NHS: Concerns and comparisons
New poll suggests greater concerns over cuts to NHS funding than terrorism threat.
Read moreUsing data to bring innovative products to the market … and keep them there
There are now more and more opportunities to collect and use health data to innovate, improve efficiency and improve care. The same data could prove very useful in responding to the threat of litigation too
Read moreBawa-Garba case exposes shortcomings in management of medical errors
Urgent government review of medical malpractice underway following conviction of Dr Bawa-Garba and the management of medical mistakes.
Read moreCould Cannabis be the Cure?
With the upsetting case of Alfie Dingley dominating news headlines, the UK Government is being asked to reconsider its approach to medicinal cannabis. But what would this mean for manufacturers, healthcare professionals, and, most importantly, potential patients?
Read moreAn aspirin a day…
Discusses research that suggests aspirin can reduce risk of colon cancer in patients with Lynch Syndrome
Read moreFixed Recoverable Costs: When lawyers come 'cap' in hand
Working group developing a cap on recoverable costs for lawyers in clinical negligence claims
Read moreA game changer for concussion injuries? New study investigating CTE creates a potential headache for defendants and their insurers
A new study shows that repeated hits to the head, not concussions, cause chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), the neurodegenerative disease experienced by American football players, boxers and other athletes.
Read moreBrexit chess game to be played out at Chequers
The Life Sciences industry demands certainty over the Government's approach to regulation after Brexit. It is hoped that Government meetings this month will achieve that.
Read moreMr Justice Langstaff to chair contaminated blood inquiry
Mr Justice Langstaff will lead the public inquiry into how contaminated blood transfusions infected thousands of people with HIV and hepatitis C in the 1970s and 80s
Read moreMonkey See, Monkey Do
Implications for humans and animals of the recent successful cloning of monkeys by Chinese researchers
Read moreDuty calls: What information should be provided to patients following treatment?
Summary of the High Court's recent decision in a case concerning the duty to inform a patient of treatment outcomes and the requirement for follow-up, further treatment, or monitoring.
Read moreOrgan donation: have your say
Organ donation is, for some, a difficult topic of conversation, but a Government consultation is encouraging us to think about it and share our views.
Read moreNew Year, New You? How about joining the virtual reality gym…
Looking to beat the January gym rush? Well, look no further than American based firm Black Box VR who have combined gaming and gyming to create a virtual reality workout using just a resistance machine and headset.
Read moreRoll up your sleeve – CJEU injects some influence in to vaccination case
Summary of Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) decision in vaccination case
Read moreMaking made to measure medicine: tailored to suit
Summary of key points emerging from MHRA guidance on the importance of human factors in the development of new medical devices.
Read moreIndependent inquiry launched into malpractice of Ian Paterson
The Department of Health has announced the launch of an independent inquiry into the circumstances and practices surrounding the activity of convicted breast surgeon Ian Paterson.
Read moreEngagement news
Manufacturers and insurers may have missed Prince Harry's news on Monday in the general excitement surrounding the Government's Industrial Strategy, announced on the same day.
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