Legal News (Healthcare Law)

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.

Kevin Dunne, Partner and Head of the Healthcare Regulatory team at Hayes solicitors, delivered a presentation at the Irish Dental Association's 2018 Annual Conference which took place at the Galmont Hotel, Galway on 26 - 28 April 2018.