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I am a medical law specialist advising on all aspects of medical law, with a varied portfolio, managing cases and supervising members of the firm's Healthcare team. I have developed essential relationships with a number of organisations across the health and social care spectrum.
I provide advice on a range of subject matters including all aspects of the mental capacity act. I have extensive experience providing advice in response to mental health queries, inquests and ethical decision making within the legal framework. I am also a data protection, freedom of information and record keeping lead. Likewise I have led on cases dealing with governance issues, judicial review and continuing NHS healthcare.
I have acted in many cases successfully heard at the Royal Courts of Justice and through the Court of Protection, representing the NHS, local authorities and Care Homes.
I have published several articles in leading Journals, sit on ethics committees in the south west, and provide training to professionals within NHS organisations. -
New data strategy for England
16/06/2022
EU Settlement Scheme Deadline: What are your responsibilities to your...
10/06/2021
EU Settlement Scheme deadline: 30 June 2021
Case Summary: Re JB (Costs)
23/11/2020
My best interests or your best interests: How does the Court decide?
11/05/2017
Court of Protection case summary
Patients' fitness to drive and reporting concerns to the DVLA/ DVA
21/03/2017
The General Medical Council has published revised guidance on confidentiality for all doctors practising in the UK
Case Summary: In the matter of Mrs Ann Clarke [2016] EWCOP 46
21/02/2017
Court of Protection case summary
Court of Protection Case Management Pilot
06/02/2017
The case management pilot is a scheme which has been in place since 1 September 2016 in the Court of Protection.
Can PAM kill two birds with one stone?
20/06/2016
Empowering patients with the knowledge and skills to manage their own healthcare can improve outcomes and reduce budgetary...
Blowing the Whistle in the NHS
20/06/2016
In April 2016, the final version of an overarching whistleblowing policy which should be adopted by all NHS organisations was...
Children and Vulnerable Individuals - Information Sharing
09/02/2016
Guidance from HM Government document: Information Sharing – Advice for Practitioners providing Safeguarding Services to Children,...
Producing Report(s) for Children Proceedings: A Practical Guide
12/10/2015
This article outlines some of the areas of focus to assist you in preparing a report for children proceedings. It is by no means...
The Statutory Duty of Candour
18/02/2015
As of 27 November 2014, all health service Providers must comply with a new statutory duty of candour.
Consent & the Human Tissue Act: Deceased Individuals
15/10/2014
The Human Tissue Act 2004 (the HTA) states that consent must be obtained for the removal, storage and use of material from the...
The Mental Capacity Act 2005: Advance Decisions
09/06/2014
This article summarises some of the key considerations in respect of Advance Decisions in helping medical professionals to...
Duty of candour
12/02/2014
Robert Francis QC made a series of recommendations concerning openness, transparency and candour. In response, the Government has...
A challenging task for CCGs: Commissioning Community Care for...
18/10/2013
A challenging task for CCGs: Commissioning Community Care for Individuals with Challenging Behaviour
Being an Inquest Witness: Part 2 - Giving Evidence at the Hearing
18/06/2013
This article examines the realities of giving evidence at an Inquest hearing and provides practical guidance and tips for...
Being an Inquest Witness: Part 1 - Statement Writing
25/02/2013
This article covers key tips on howto prepare a statement in order to best assist the Coroner in the context of an Inquest.
To resuscitate or not to resuscitate – That is the question?
22/06/2012
To resuscitate or not to resuscitate – That is the question?
Trust Handling of Requests for Information in Criminal Proceedings
08/06/2010
Jane Bennett and Tracey Lucas explain the increasing demand on Trusts to disclose records for the purpose of prosecuting or...
Sharing information – access to health information of Individuals who...
10/02/2009
The records of a deceased individual are covered by entirely separate legislation – the Access to Health Records Act 1990, but is...
