A senior Court of Protection judge has issued revised guidance for healthcare commissioners and providers on applying to Court in respect of patients that lack capacity.

The long-awaited changes to the intermediaries legislation (commonly referred to as “IR35”) to bring the private sector into line with the public sector, will be coming into force on 6 April 2020.

Seven key cases either awaiting decisions or coming before the Supreme Court in 2020 that are likely to have a significant impact for healthcare organisations.

Consultant breast surgeon Ian Paterson is serving 20 years in prison following convictions for unlawful wounding/wounding patients with intent.

With the Personal Injury Discount Rate remaining in negative territory, arguments for the traditional Roberts & Johnstone approach to be replaced are likely to gather pace.

This year the government will decide on the level of fixed fees to adopt for the proposed new standard and light tracks for lower value clinical negligence claims.

NHS Resolution has reported settlement of a record number of claims through alternative means such as mediation

Section 57 of The Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 made it easier for Defendants to challenge dishonest claims.

EU Clinical Trials Regulation 536/2014 (‘CTR’) is due to apply in member states in 2020 during the transition period after Brexit.

With increasing demands on GPs, the rise of telemedicine is set to continue. Providers will need to ensure that they comply with legislation around supply of medicines across the internet.

Read our annual review of events in the year ahead which could impact the healthcare, life sciences and medical malpractice sectors.

2020 is shaping up to be another busy year in the field of employment law—learn more about what's ahead for healthcare, social care and social housing providers.