All Legal articles – Page 124
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News
Foreign doctors appeal rejected
The House of Lords yesterday rejected the Department of Health's appeal against a High Court decision which ruled that making it harder for international doctors to be appointed is unlawful.
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Peers turn against Care Quality Commission
Peers have urged the government to delay the establishment of the new health and social care regulator, warning that the body will be 'weakened by compromise'.
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Scotland settles drug price-fixing claim
Scottish ministers and health boards have settled a civil claim against a pharmaceutical company for allegedly fixing the price the NHS is charged for drugs with other pharmaceutical companies.
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HSJ Partners
Julian Topping on the Corporate Manslaughter Act
The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 has caused a stir in boardrooms across the land.
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News
Mental Capacity Act resources released
The Department of Health has announced the allocation of resources for work in relation to the Mental Capacity Act.
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New guidance on mental health transfers
The Department of Health has published guidance on transferring mental health patients between places of safety.
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HSJ Knowledge
Understanding the Health and Social Care Bill
John Witt and David Firth explain the changes that trusts can expect when the new Health and Social Care Bill comes into effect later this year
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HSJ Knowledge
The Corporate Manslaughter Act: what does it mean for you?
HSJ gathered a group of experts to discuss - live and online - the implications of the Corporate Manslaughter Act. Louise Hunt was there
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HSJ Knowledge
NHS estate - choices and challenges
NHS estate management has undergone major changes in recent years and even more challenges are in store. Bridget Archibald brings trusts up to speed
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Comment
Media Watch: health service jargon
Most would agree health service jargon is a pain but it appears it can also be dangerous.
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News
Scotland asked to review ban on gay blood donors
Liberal Democrat health spokesman Ross Finnie has urged the Scottish government to examine whether the blanket ban on gay men donating blood could be lifted without compromising public safety.
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BMA celebrates pensions decision
The British Medical Association has welcomed the government's decision not to appeal against the outcome of the judicial review into the calculation of GP pensions.
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HSJ Knowledge
The Corporate Manslaughter Act: a guide for boards and managers
The Corporate Manslaughter Act has come into force, opening NHS organisations to possible prosecution. Andy Hopkin explains how trusts can prepare themselves
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HSJ Knowledge
The Health and Social Care Bill - changing regulation
The new Health and Social Care Bill could radically change the way healthcare is regulated. Susan Thompson explains
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News
Employment checks: get the facts before you hire
NHS recruitment came under scrutiny after it emerged the people responsible for failed terrorist attacks worked for the service. But a new body has plans it says will stop dangerous people working with children and vulnerable adults. By Ingrid Torjesen
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Concern at slow response to review of brutal murder
The chair of an inquiry into the brutal murder of a man with learning disabilities has said she is 'hugely disappointed' by the NHS's failure to address the problems it identified.
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HSJ Knowledge
Expert witness immunity: in the interests of justice?
Should expert witnesses face sanctions if their testimony is found to be incorrect? Carolyn Wilson takes a closer look
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News
Corporate manslaughter law comes into force
The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 came into effect yesterday.Under the act, companies and organisations can be prosecuted if serious failures in the management of health and safety result in a fatality.
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HSJ Knowledge
Vulnerable patients - who decides on their care?
Health service managers need to understand the laws protecting vulnerable patients, as Julie Austin explains
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HSJ Knowledge
Designing healthcare buildings: the legal framework
Who is responsible for ensuring that new healthcare buildings are fit for purpose? David March explains