Health Service Journal
Compiled by Clare Dyer
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MS victim wins HA funds to die at home
16-Aug-2001
A health authority has agreed to fund home care for a terminally ill man who didn't want to die in hospital. -
Ordinary skill is enough for courts
16-Aug-2001
The Bolam test for medical negligence, laid down in a case heard in 1957, is still alive and well. -
Retrial for hernia hearing as case costs pile up
16-Aug-2001
The Court of Appeal has overturned a ruling that a surgeon was negligent and has ordered a retrial because the judge gave no reasons for her finding. -
Unfavourable reference ruled negligent
16-Aug-2001
Job references for former employees who leave under a cloud need to be handled with care, as a recent case shows. -
Clarification on misconduct cases
15-Mar-2001
LEGAL BRIEFING -
Doctor who killed escapes punishment
15-Mar-2001
LEGAL BRIEFING -
Ruling on part-timers' pension rights could trigger NHS claims
15-Mar-2001
LEGAL BRIEFING -
Courts to decide on conflicts over children's best interests
5-Aug-1999
legal briefing: -
Back-injury ruling clears way for NHS staff disability claims
1-Jul-1999
legal briefing -
Long-stay care ruling puts duty on NHS
14-Jan-1999
Health authorities suffered bruising defeats in the High Court just before Christmas in two challenges by patients to decisions on the use of healthcare resources.
