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St Georges NHS Trust v. Casey [2023] EWHC 2244 (Fam)

When asked to declare the death of an adult, and that the withdrawal of medical intervention is lawful, the Court will apply the same principles as those applied by the Court of Appeal in Re M (Death of a Child) [2020] EWCA Civ 164: https://caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewhc/fam/2023/2244
Read more: St Georges NHS Trust v. Casey [2023] EWHC 2244 (Fam)
McCulloch v. Forth Valley Health Board [2023] UKSC 26

A doctor is not negligent in failing to inform a patient of possible alternative treatments if, exercising his or her clinical judgment and supported by a responsible body of medical opinion, they are not considered reasonable alternatives: https://caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/uksc/2023/26
Read more: McCulloch v. Forth Valley Health Board [2023] UKSC 26
General Dental Council v. Williams [2023] EWCA Civ 481

The Court of Appeal confirms that the appellate judge was right to interpret the law as to NHS ‘top-up fees’ contrary to the established view of the dental profession, and to quash findings of dishonesty: https://caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewca/civ/2023/481
Read more: General Dental Council v. Williams [2023] EWCA Civ 481

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