Latest by Genevieve Isherwood
Blood Tube Shortage: Testing Times
Test tube shortage leading to delays in blood tests; protection for GPs from liability.
Read morePatch Test: Is your GP watching Love Island?
The reality TV phenomenon Love Island returned to viewer's screens on 20 January 2020, opening to an audience of 4.8 million. One contestant's open display of contraceptive choice has caught the attention of viewers and, hopefully, some GPs.
Read moreMPs Vote to Lift Abortion Ban in Northern Ireland
Last Wednesday MPs in Westminster voted in favour of lifting the abortion ban in Northern Ireland by a majority of 332 votes to 99. The passing of the amendment has been hailed as a historic day for women's rights but what does it mean practically?
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 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 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 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 moreIntroducing the new Health Secretary…
Who is Matt Hancock, our new Health Secretary, and what impact will his appointment have?
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Landmark 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 moreAn aspirin a day…
Discusses research that suggests aspirin can reduce risk of colon cancer in patients with Lynch Syndrome
Read moreMonkey See, Monkey Do
Implications for humans and animals of the recent successful cloning of monkeys by Chinese researchers
Read moreBereavement Damages incompatible with European Convention on Human Rights
Consideration of the Court of Appeal decision in Smith v Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation and others that restriction on awards for bereavement damages under the Fatal Accidents Act 1976 are incompatible with the European Convention on Human Rights.
Read moreHow would a Brexit affect the NHS?
The potential effect of a Brexit on the NHS has become a key political battleground with wildly divergent statistics being quoted and outlandish claims being made by both campaigns. Should the UK vote to leave the EU on 23 June there are a number of potential impacts on the NHS, outlined below.
Read moreRussell Brand v Katie Hopkins
Whether we like it or not, celebrities can wield a great deal of power and influence; on the clothes we wear, the films we see or the products we buy.
Read moreWatch where you work
Recently, I attended a law fair on behalf of RPC and was asked an interesting question.
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