Medicolegal Issues
- 6-hour course
- 6 CPD points
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Medicolegal Issues is a one-day introductory course that provides an insight into Medical Law, Consent, Capacity, Child & Young People and Negligence, and the impact that Medicolegal issues can have on healthcare organisations.
Who is this course suitable for?
Applicable to all departments and Multi-disciplinary teams
Course objectives
This course will:
Provide an overview of the process by which a complaint gets to court as well as the human and financial impact of litigation on the NHS
Introduce the five key principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and how to manage decision making for a patient that lacks capacity
Explore what constitutes informed consent and who can give it
Discuss the principles of parental responsibility and how consent law differs for children and young people
Examine the three-part test for clinical negligence and what constitutes gross negligence
Course testimonials
Helen is a good speaker and knows her subject well. She was precise and explained the difficult part of the talk well.
Great day, very effective and knowledgeable facilitator, interesting subject matter, useful/practical take-home info
Nice participation from everyone. One of the most active sessions I have attended in quite a long time, where it didnt involve quite hands-on practices. Thanks for arranging.
Excellent Presenter and educative