All Legal articles – Page 123
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Will community treatment orders work?
Compulsory treatment orders are on their way but critics claim there is a worrying lack of evidence that they can help 'revolving door' patients, writes Mark Gould
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Mental health professions - whose job is it anyway?
New professional roles that have come with the Mental Health Act 2007 have been broadly welcomed, despite continuing debate about other opportunities that have been missed. Stuart Shepherd explains
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Age-appropriate mental healthcare - making strides
Services for children and teenagers have long been neglected but extra funds - and a drive to keep these users off adult wards - are positive steps, says Mark Gould
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Andrew Alonzi on legal requirements of the Mental Health Act
When the Mental Health Act 2007 is fully introduced, the existing Mental Health Act 1983 treatability test will be replaced by a new appropriate medical treatment test.
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Age discrimination - are NHS employers at risk of claims?
In cases of compulsory retirement, NHS organisations should provide clear, legitimate reasons for their decisions to avoid future litigation, particularly given the uncertainties surrounding this area of law. Jean Sapeta explains
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Greater protection for Scottish NHS workers
The Scottish government has agreed to change the law to ensure greater protection for NHS workers at risk of being abused and attacked.
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The impact of the civil standard of proof in fitness to practise hearings
Changes in the standard of proof used in General Medical Council fitness to practise panel hearings could lead to serious difficulties. Sophie Kemp explains
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Dixon warns of 'two-tiers' risk in latest operating framework
The NHS Alliance has warned the operating framework issued in December could lead to a 'two tier' NHS as it exempts foundation trusts from tighter quality standards expected of other hospital trusts.
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Should the NHS pay for an unwanted child?
If a child is born following a botched sterilisation, should the NHS foot the bill? Ben Troke explains why the courts tend to say no
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Health and Social Care Bill under fire over safety
Regulators have issued a grave warning to the government that proposed reforms will 'fatally weaken' their independence and pose a significant risk to patient safety.
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NICE must reform say MPs
The health select committee has recommended sweeping changes to the way the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence assesses what drugs and treatments should be available on the NHS.In their report published today the committee says that NICE’s cost threshold of£30,000 per quality life year gained, which it uses ...
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Handling sick leave in the NHS
Sickness absence is a costly problem in the health service and clear steps must be taken to record and manage it, says Jog Hundle
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Managing Freedom of Information requests in the health sector
The law on access to health details is meant to empower people but can sometimes be abused, writes Ian Cooper
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International recruitment complications
The Court of Appeal's decision to outlaw Department of Health plans to limit the number of applications from international medical graduates has important implications for the 2008 recruitment round, write Nick Chronias and Afrene Campbell
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NHS procurement - the rules on tendering
Rules requiring trusts to tender health services contracts can be difficult to interpret, particularly for primary care trusts. Anne Crofts explains
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Race law warning from DoH
The NHS's most senior equality official has warned that the Department of Health could stop working with organisations that do not fulfil their obligations under race equality legislation.
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Mental health dismissal was 'outrageous' says tribunal
A mental health trust has been slammed for the way it handled the unlawful sacking of a psychiatrist with mental health problems.
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Foundation trusts are breaking law on private income, says union
Foundation trusts seeking to maximise income from private patients have been dealt a blow this week by legal actions involving their regulator Monitor and the Charity Commission.
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Health and safety: new guidance for directors
Directors, governors, trustees and officers across the health sector now have a new template for their corporate and individual duties surrounding health and safety. David Sinclair explains the new guide, which from next April is likely to play a fundamental role in prosecutions for corporate manslaughter
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Alzeimer's drugs appeal granted
The continuing row over funding for Alzheimer's drugs on the NHS is set to go to the Court of Appeal.