08 In the Courtroom of Care: Clinical Negligence

AlteaTalks

In this episode of AlteaTalks, we welcome Victoria Heyworth and Arya Tabrizi, leading barristers with extensive experience of the cut and thrust of clinical negligence litigation.

From dissecting key legal issues to revealing courtroom secrets and discussing emerging trends, this episode is packed with invaluable knowledge for both medical and legal professionals and enthusiasts.

Timestamps

- Discussion on key legal issues including the Paul Case and McCulloch Case. (00:03:59)

- Discussion on the impact of inexperience on case outcomes. (00:22:28)

- Insights on broad rules on Contempt of Court. How Contempt can apply to any actor in litigation, including witnesses and experts. (00:25:22)

- The divide within the aesthetics and beauty sector between regulated medics and non-medics (00:32:43)

- Communication and informed consent: how clinicians should assess patient readiness for procedures and their own qualifications. (00:43:27)

- The importance of thorough staff training to ensure consistency in procedures. (00:49:59)

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*Disclaimer: The information contained in this podcast is not intended to represent a complete analysis of the topics presented and is provided for information purposes only, for practitioners in the UK. It is not intended as legal advice and no responsibility can be accepted by Altea, Victoria Heyworth or Arya Tabrizi for any reliance placed upon it. Independent legal advice should always be obtained before applying any information to particular circumstances.