In the first session, we look at whether informed consent has changed legally, and if so, what has changed, how and why. By examining the case study, Montgomery (Appellant) v Lanarkshire Health Board (Respondent) [2015] UKSC11, we consider how this would have been dealt with by the Supreme Court if it had happened during a pandemic.

If a complaint is made against you during a pandemic, such as Covid-19, you will need to be prepared for what happens next, how it will be investigated and whether it will be managed differently. We also ask: how is a fair process ensured? Are the rules relaxed because of Covid-19? What are your rights and obligations for a virtual hearing? And might the pandemic provide grounds for appeal?

Lastly, exploring three practical case studies from the time of Covid-19, focusing on a Chiropractor, an Osteopath, and a Physiotherapist, we discuss the issue of informed consent, the investigation itself and virtual tribunals.

Click here to read an article by Susan on how sanctions for dishonesty differ between professions and how they have faced new challenges working under demanding conditions during the pandemic.

Schedule

Part 1: 

• Informed consent: Before, during, and after the Covid-19 pandemic
• Case study: Montgomery (Appellant) v Lanarkshire Health Board (Respondent) [2015] UKSC11

Part 2: 

• A complaint has been made about treatment during a pandemic. What happens next?
• How will the complaint be investigated?
• Will the investigation be managed differently?
• How is a fair process ensured?
• Are the rules relaxed because of Covid-19?
• The hearing is taking place virtually. What are my rights and obligations?
• Might the pandemic provide grounds for appeal?

Part 3:

• Three practical case studies from the time of Covid-19, one each on informed consent, investigation, and virtual hearing – polls on each
• Discussion of outcomes

Learning Outcomes:

• Gain knowledge of changes to informed consent legally and in practice 
• Learn how Covid-19 has affected investigations of complaints and hearings
• Understand your rights and obligations during a pandemic
• Benefit from an examination of three Covd-19 case studies from a Chiropractor, an Osteopath, and a Physiotherapist 

2 hour webinar, speaker's slides (if permitted) and CPD certificate.

Chiropractors, Osteopaths, Physiotherapists, Podiatrists, Sports Therapists, Hand Therapists, Radiographers, Occupational Therapists, GP, Other Health Professionals, Trainee Health Professionals, Students