The British Medical Association and Royal College of Physicians have published today (12 December) guidance (endorsed, unusually but importantly, by the General Medical Council) on … Read More ›
Category: Miscellaneous
The GMC is consulting on revised consent guidance, which outlines what doctors should consider when discussing treatment and care with patients. According to the GMC: “The updated guidance … Read More ›
The Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland have just (1 October) published guidance on anaesthesia and peri-operative care for Jehovah’s Witnesses and patients … Read More ›
[I am delighted to host here a guest post by Walter Boente (walter.boente@unil.ch), Centre of Comparative, European and International Law, University of Lausanne; it is … Read More ›
A dedicated multi-disciplinary group are working up a proposal for Court of Protection mediation scheme, and would very much welcome input from those willing to … Read More ›
For those wanting some holiday reading, you may wish to have a look at my discussion paper looking at whether there may be room in … Read More ›
The MCA 2005 came fully into force 10 years ago today, on 1 October 2007. Entirely understandably given the day of the week its birthday fell, … Read More ›
Once again we are all indebted to Cardiff Law School for further research about the use of the Court of Protection in welfare cases. … Read More ›
The third issue (in its new guise) of the IJMHCL is now out, highlights including: Emma Cave, Jacinta OA Tan: Severe and Enduring Anorexia Nervosa … Read More ›
The next Court of Protection Court User Meeting (open to the public) is to be held on Wednesday 11 October at 14:00 in Court 23, … Read More ›