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There are a number of circumstances under which an individual might require a copy of their medical records, whether to flag up an inaccuracy or to gather evidence to support a legal claim. However, many people are unclear on how to obtain these medical records - particularly since the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which significantly changed the way the process works. As such, Potter Rees Dolan has partnered with the Birth Trauma Association to put together this comprehensive guide to getting hold of medical records under GDPR, which should help you to obtain the information you require as efficiently as possible.
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We are thrilled to announce the promotion of four of our senior solicitors to Partnership! The promotions come at a particularly exciting time for the firm as we have also recently acquired new office space to cope with an expanding Clinical Negligence department.
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Brain injury survivor publishes book on his experiences
- 21.05.2019
- JessicaMG
- Personal-injury, Court-of-Protection, Personal-injury, Court-of-Protection
A man who suffered a severe brain injury following a road traffic accident in 2001 has gone on to travel the world and has now published a book on his experiences. Our Ruth Wright, Partner & Head of Court of Protection, comments here...
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Landmark ruling: Vulnerable man ‘lacks capacity to use the internet’
- 16.04.2019
- JessicaMG
- Court-of-Protection, Media-Coverage, Court-of-Protection, Media-Coverage
In an unparalleled case, a judge has intervened to prevent a man from sharing naked pictures of himself on the internet, after ruling that the man does not understand his actions.
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Potter Rees Dolan secure £114 million in damages in twelve months
- 12.04.2019
- JessicaMG
- Clinical-negligence, Personal-injury, Court-of-Protection, Clinical-negligence, Personal-injury, Court-of-Protection, Clinical-negligence, Personal-injury, Court-of-Protection, Clinical-negligence, Personal-injury, Court-of-Protection, Clinical-negligence, Personal-injury, Court-of-Protection, Clinical-negligence, Personal-injury, Court-of-Protection, Clinical-negligence, Personal-injury, Court-of-Protection, Clinical-negligence, Personal-injury, Court-of-Protection
We are delighted to announce that between February 2018 and February 2019, we secured a total of £114 million in damages for our seriously injured clients.
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Risks in the power of attorney system as it lacks safeguards
- 15.08.2017
- EmmaArnold
- Court-of-Protection, Court-of-Protection, Court-of-Protection, Court-of-Protection, Court-of-Protection, Court-of-Protection
There are flaws in the power of attorney system, according to a woman whose father's finances were exploited by a neighbour.
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CQC investigation uncovers failings in mental health services
- 14.12.2016
- EmmaArnold
- Court-of-Protection, Court-of-Protection
Through on-site visits, surveys and talking to families and health professionals, the CQC gathered evidence to check the processes and systems used by the trusts.
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Introduction of gym classes for disabled people to exercise and keep fit
- 13.11.2015
- RuthWright
- Court-of-Protection, Court-of-Protection, Court-of-Protection, Court-of-Protection, Court-of-Protection, Court-of-Protection
For many of our clients, their injuries meant that if they were gym bunnies before their accidents it may be difficult to get back to fitness again.
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Letting someone else support and care for you or someone in your family who is vulnerable because of their injuries or disabilities is a leap of faith
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Free financial guide published for people who lack mental capacity to make own decisions
- 13.11.2015
- RuthWright
- Court-of-Protection, Opinion, Court-of-Protection, Opinion, Court-of-Protection, Opinion, Court-of-Protection, Opinion
A free downloadable guide to Making Financial Decisions has been published for people who lack mental capacity to make their own decisions
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