Legal News (Healthcare Law)

The Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act, which was commenced on 26 April 2023, has transformed Ireland’s capacity legislation and focuses on supporting adults who may face challenges in making decisions without assistance.

Hayes solicitors LLP has once again been recognised as one of Ireland’s leading law firms for 2024 by independent researchers Legal 500, and Chambers and Partners.

The recent High Court judgment in Costern Unlimited Company v Susan Fenton[1] provides some insight into the nature of ‘Unless Orders’ and builds upon another recent High Court judgment.

The UK Supreme Court recently handed down a decision in the case of McCulloch -v- Forth Valley Health Board [2023] UKSC 26, in which it explored the issue of informed consent in relation to reasonable alternative treatments.

Medical devices have a significant role in protecting patients and public health. They assist in diagnosing preventing, monitoring, predicting, and treating illness.