Legal News (Healthcare Law)

Katy Meade, Partner in the Healthcare team at Hayes solicitors appeared on Today with Sean O’Rourke to talk about her transition from nursing to a law career.

Since the beginning of October 2018 the Courts have been empowered to Order Periodic Payment Orders (PPOs) in catastrophic injury claims.

A recent High Court case reiterated and applied the binding principles laid down by the Court of Appeal and by the Supreme Court which must be applied in calculating the appropriate level of general damages for any personal injury.

The tragic case of Vicky Phelan together with the recent media coverage of the Cervical Check Programme has led to renewed calls for mandatory open disclosure to be placed on a statutory footing in Ireland.

The Medical Council has just published important guidance for registered medical practitioners. The guidance deals with relationships between doctors and industry, including pharmaceutical and medical device companies amongst other industry bodies.