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Record keeping – how to avoid criticism by a critical eye
Record keeping is a subject widely discussed, the subject of much advice and guidance, but regularly got wrong. It is important that records are accurate, not only to ensure safe and appropriate patient care, but also as a safeguard for you if things go wrong. After all, your records are (or should be!) a first hand, contemporaneous account of your appointment with the patient and therefore, arguably, the most reliable source of evidence as to what happened.
Dr Bawa-Garba Restored to the Medical Register
Following a hearing at the Medical Practitioners Tribunals Service (MPTS) this week, Dr Hadiza Bawa-Garba has been permitted to return to clinical practice.
Have you got your Primary Care Network Agreement ready?
The GP primary care team at Hempsons have been considering The Mandatory Network Agreement recently published by NHS England. It contains little detail, leaving much to be elaborated in the schedules.
Clinical Negligence Scheme for GPs Launched
On 1 April 2019, the government officially launched the long-awaited Clinical Negligence Scheme for General Practice.
New partner Justin Cumberlege further strengthens Hempsons’ primary care team
Hempsons’ successful primary care team has been further strengthened by the arrival of another nationally-renowned sector leader, as GP specialist Justin Cumberlege joins our London office as a partner.
The role of Federations and GP provider organisations going forward
It's been reported in Pulse that GP federations will not count as primary care networks 'in most cases’ and that “Practices will have just a couple of months to join new primary care networks if they are to qualify for a significant amount of funding being invested in the organisations by NHS England" - all part of the new five-year framework for GP contract reform to implement The NHS Long Term Plan.
Intellectual Property and Health Tech – potential pitfalls
Technology and innovation is at the forefront of current medical practice, with new software, apps and websites being released regularly. This article is designed to offer an overview of some of the potential mistakes you could make if you are considering the development of your own health technology from the intellectual property (IP) perspective.
Consultant Cardiologist faced Fitness to Practise Proceedings
Adam Smith was instructed by a consultant cardiologist who faced fitness to practise proceedings before a Medical Practitioners Tribunal of the MPTS regarding his alleged misconduct outside of the work environment.
Thinking of changing your practice structure? You may be eligible for Government funding
Organisations seeking funding are required to submit an expression of interest to DCMS by 21st February 2019
Terms and Conditions Apply – The Rolling Contract
Alchemists sought to turn base metal into gold, but their searches and efforts proved fruitless. Physicists have studied the cosmos and determined that there can be no perpetual motion due to the laws of thermodynamics. Lawyers, however, have worked out how to turn base letters into gold, through the perpetual (or at least rolling) contract.
Lease Negotiations for Private Practices – Tips and Traps
f you have a private practice, you will know that the location, quality and cost of your premises are of fundamental importance to the ongoing success of the business.
Possible Legal and Regulatory Developments following the Bawa-Garba Case
Possible Legal and Regulatory Developments following the Bawa-Garba Case
Record Keeping: A Silver Bullet?
Stephen Hooper has contributed an article to Implant Dentistry Today.
Landmark Supreme Court judgment on withdrawing clinically assisted nutrition and hydration
Hempsons acted for the successful CCG and NHS Trust in today's Supreme Court judgment on when an application to Court is needed to withdraw clinically assisted nutrition and hydration