Today's chair:
Carolyn Cleveland
Director, C&C Empathy Training Ltd
Carolyn, has a background in psychology and counselling, specialising in loss, fear and vulnerability, and conceived C&C Empathy Training from her study and personal experiences of adversity within life, trauma, healthcare incidents, and vulnerability.
Carolyn provides a Caregiver’s Perspective
• Martha’s story
• learning from my experience
Implementing Martha’s Rule: Legal Considerations for NHS Hospitals
Mr David Birch Partner, Weightmans LLP
• Understanding the legal principles underpinning patient consent and right to a rapid review or second opinion from an doctor within the same hospital
• The scope of patient’s right to second opinion/review currently and under Martha’s Law and the circumstances in which it applies
• Outlining clear procedures for requesting and obtaining second opinions/rapid review
• What are the necessary legislative changes and policy developments needed to implement Martha’s Rule
• Establishing a fair and transparent process for patients exercising their right to a review
• Addressing legal considerations to ensure due process in the evaluation of second opinion requests
• Anticipating potential litigation risks associated with Martha’s Rule
NEWS: Martha's Rule to be rolled out in hospitals from April 2024
This conference is also taking place on Friday 5th July 2024
