All Legal articles – Page 126
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News
Human rights let down by existing law
Human rights should be enshrined in health service delivery, according to a report calling for new duties to protect the rights of older people in hospitals and care homes.
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Comment
High Court drugs ruling marks latest skirmish in war of words
The High Court ruling upholding the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence's decision over medication for Alzheimer's is just the latest skirmish in what promises to be protracted manoeuvring over drug use and pricing.
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Victory for NICE as High Court rejects drugs firm complaints
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence has had its integrity upheld after fending off its first High Court legal challenge.
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Care homes must do more to protect elderly
Care homes and hospitals should have new obligations to protect the rights of older people in their care, according to a report from the parliamentary joint select committee on human rights.
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HSJ Knowledge
Covert filming - public interest or sensationalism?
The possibility of citizen journalists secretly filming in NHS institutions raises a number of legal issues. Daniel Purcell discusses how trusts can protect themselves and their patients
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HSJ Knowledge
Capturing the value of a hospital
Hospitals can improve their patient satisfaction by focusing on corporate services to generate income, as Andy Jackson explains
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News
Smoking battle heats up as age law targets the cool kids
Raising the legal age for buying tobacco is the government's latest salvo in the war on smoking, and it is working hard to ensure maximum impact. Helen Mooney reports
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Confed pushes for action on climate change
The government has been urged to pay greater attention to the role the health service can play in tackling climate change.
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HSJ Knowledge
Legal briefing: mutual trusts
With an NHS merger boom seemingly on the cards, let our experts guide you through the legal landscape
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News
New 'corporate killer' law may see managers in court
A new law on corporate manslaughter could see managers in court.
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News
Criminal checks fail to exclude staff
Most people who fail criminal background checks while applying for NHS roles are being allowed to keep their jobs.
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HSJ Knowledge
Illegal immigrants and the NHS - unfinished business
The NHS's duty to illegal immigrants is no simple matter, as David Lock explains
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News
Aborted PFI could 'end up in court'
The collapse of a private finance initiative worth more than £900m could see both sides fighting in court to recover money.
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HSJ Knowledge
Foundation trusts: understanding the private patient cap
Legislation governing how many private patients foundation trusts can take on can present challenges for trusts wishing to carry out more private work. Trevor Blythe explains the rules
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HSJ Knowledge
Consultation and contracting - conflicting requirements?
Meeting the obligation of public and patient involvement in a competitive tender process can pose difficulties. David Owens advises on best practice
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HSJ Knowledge
Protecting your assets
Foundation trusts have a range of new powers and responsibilities, including the right to borrow money and dispose of property. Shahliza Chaudary explains the legal framework
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News
Anti-terrorism police focus on NHS staff
The NHS was facing unprecedented attention after all eight of those detained in connection with the last week's terrorist incidents as HSJ went to press were linked to the service.
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News
Mental Health Bill is a missed opportunity, says alliance
The Mental Health Alliance has criticised the government for missing a historic opportunity to achieve a modern and humane new Mental Health Act.
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News
Wales proposes simplified compensation rules
The Welsh Assembly has launched proposals to give NHS patients more equal access to compensation and allow clinical negligence claims to be settled more easily. The NHS Redress Measure will allow lower-value negligence claims to be dealt with without going before a court. It is the first government-proposed measure to ...
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Comment
David Lock on making sense of insurance claims
'When the pressure comes on from the 'care co-ordinator' employed by the insurers to provide the patient with a grade seven nurse, 24-hour care for incontinence and horse riding lessons as part of the overall package, PCTs can dig their heels in and refuse'