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As a specialist healthcare solicitor with more than 20 years’ experience, I’ve supported and advised thousands of healthcare professionals and organisations across the UK and Asia ranging from regulatory defence (particularly General Medical Council matters), clinical negligence claims, inquests and, in the most serious cases, manslaughter cases. One theme comes up time and again is healthcare records. Over the years I have provided clients with…

By Julian Norris, Consultant Solicitor BMA Law & Alya Yasmin, Consultant Solicitor BMA Law Lease renewals can be a challenge for GP practices. Unlike many other businesses, GP surgeries and other healthcare practices can’t just up sticks and move easily. They’re often tied to a location because of their contract with the commissioner, specialist layouts and regulatory hoops, leaving landlords with the upper hand when…

1. Introduction Retirement from a GP partnership is an inevitability for all GP Partners, and it is a legally sensitive event for both the outgoing partner and the continuing partners. Without a properly drafted deed of retirement, your Partnership may be exposed to unnecessary risk, particularly where there is no partnership agreement in place (or where an existing partnership agreement is outdated). This article outlines…

by Lisa Nabou, Consultant Solicitor at BMA Law I have received various requests recently to help a range of doctors prepare for inquests. Their statements have been filed already and they contact BMA Law looking for additional support in the weeks (sometimes days) before the inquest takes place. They feel anxious and overwhelmed, they worry over the "what ifs" and all seem to want reassurance…