Author: Imogen Hildred

Bridget Dolan represented the parents of Sally Mays at the inquest into her death in October 2015. The Senior Coroner for Hull found that the decision by senior psychiatric nursing staff to refuse Sally a hospital bed when she was in obvious need of admission, was an “unconscionable and quixotic decision” following a “lamentable”, “perfunctory and […]

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George Hugh-Jones QC has secured the acquittal of a spinal surgeon at the GMC. The surgeon faced multiple charges, including substandard surgery and four cases of dishonesty. George Hugh-Jones QC was instructed by Radcliffes LeBrasseur. […]

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The practitioner, who is  an experienced dentist specialising in oral surgery, faced allegations concerning treatment, planning and obtaining consent in relation to implant treatment. At the conclusion of a one-week hearing on 16th October 2015, the Committee concluded that his fitness to practise was not impaired. The practitioner was represented by Andrew Hockton, instructed  by […]

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Summary The Regulators’ response to the Francis Report and the adoption of “A professional duty of candour” The development of guidance to healthcare professionals. The impact of “the professional duty of candour” on disciplinary proceedings: some practical tips on: Rule 7 responses. Witness statements: Should they be provided and if so when? Giving evidence at […]

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