Detailed Draft Timetable Information - Law Society of Ireland
Detailed Draft Timetable Information - Law Society of Ireland
Detailed Draft Timetable Information - Law Society of Ireland
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Session &<br />
Date<br />
Session 01<br />
Thursday<br />
17.01.13<br />
5.30 pm to<br />
8.30 pm<br />
Session 02<br />
Thursday<br />
24.01.13<br />
6.00 pm to<br />
8.30 pm<br />
Session 03<br />
Thursday<br />
31.01.13<br />
6.00 pm to<br />
8.30 pm<br />
Session 04<br />
Thursday<br />
07.02.13<br />
6.00 pm to<br />
8.30 pm<br />
Session 05<br />
Thursday<br />
21.02.13<br />
6.00 pm to<br />
8.30 pm<br />
Certificate in Healthcare <strong>Law</strong> & Practice<br />
Thursdays, 17 January 2013 to 17 May 2013<br />
To return to the diploma programme main page: Diploma Homepage<br />
Topic<br />
MODULE 1 – INTRODUCTION TO MEDICO LEGAL CLAIMS HANDLING<br />
Registration<br />
Lecture 1<br />
Course Launch – The Hon. Ms Justice Mary C. Irvine<br />
Introduction to medico-legal claims handling from a Plaintiff’s<br />
perspective:<br />
Practice and procedure , sample pleadings and case management (1 <strong>of</strong> 2)<br />
Roger Murray, Head <strong>of</strong> the Medical Negligence Department, Callan Tansey<br />
Lecture 2 Practice and procedure , sample pleadings and case management (2 <strong>of</strong> 2)<br />
Michael Boylan, Partner, Augustus Cullen <strong>Law</strong><br />
Question and Answer session with both speakers<br />
Lecture 1 Introduction to medico-legal claims handling from a defendant’s<br />
perspective (private care claims):<br />
Practice and procedure ,sample pleadings and case management (1 <strong>of</strong> 2)<br />
Aisling Gannon, Head <strong>of</strong> Healthcare, Eversheds,<br />
Lecture 2 Practice and procedure sample pleadings and case management (2 <strong>of</strong> 2)<br />
Kate McMahon, Principal, Kate McMahon & Ass Solicitors<br />
Question and Answer session with both speakers<br />
Lecture 1<br />
Lecture 2<br />
Lecture 3<br />
Workshop I:<br />
Lecture 1<br />
Lecture 2<br />
Lecture 3<br />
Medico legal claims from the State’s perspective<br />
State Claims Agency & Clinical Indemnity Scheme – An overview<br />
Ciaran Breen, Director, State Claims Agency<br />
Overview <strong>of</strong> Obstetric and Gynaecological claims including interim/suspended<br />
periodic payments.<br />
Ciaran O’ Rorke Partner, Hayes Solicitors.<br />
State Claims Agency – Claim’s Manager perspective on handling medico legal claims.<br />
Philip Fagan, Solicitor State Claims Agency<br />
Medico-legal case studies.<br />
Aisling Gannon, Head <strong>of</strong> Healthcare, Eversheds.<br />
Gail O’Keeffe, Partner, O’Connor Solicitors.<br />
Mid Term<br />
MODULE 2 – CONSTITUTIONAL & CIVIL RIGHTS<br />
Birth and End <strong>of</strong> Life Issues: Contraception, wrongful birth; legality <strong>of</strong> birth plans,<br />
Mother v baby - blood transfusions, refusal <strong>of</strong> treatment and the Courts; Civil liability<br />
for transmission <strong>of</strong> sexually transmitted diseases.<br />
Asim Sheikh BL<br />
Applications to the High Court for Treatment Orders<br />
Application to court to override parental refusal <strong>of</strong> consent to the treatment <strong>of</strong> a child<br />
with blood/blood products and for an order authorising the treatment <strong>of</strong> the child<br />
with such products<br />
Cliona Christle, Partner A&L Goodbody & Kevin Power.<br />
Medical Ethics and the <strong>Law</strong> : The embryo and its status under Irish law, assisted<br />
human reproduction and gamete ownership issues; surrogacy law in <strong>Ireland</strong>;<br />
paternity and declarations <strong>of</strong> parentage; human tissue, blood and ownership<br />
Alice Lanigan, Solicitor, Holmes O’Malley Sexton<br />
CPD<br />
Hrs<br />
TBC<br />
TBC<br />
TBC<br />
TBC<br />
Please note that topics & dates may be subject to change. <strong>Timetable</strong> as <strong>of</strong> 18 th January 2013<br />
* Gen = General CPD Credits; and M&PD = Management and Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Development<br />
CPD Note: The number <strong>of</strong> hours <strong>of</strong> CPD that you may claim in relation to your diploma/certificate course will depend on the<br />
way in which you access each <strong>of</strong> the individual sessions. For further information please visit the course homepage on our<br />
website: www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/Public-Diplomas-CMS/
Session &<br />
Date<br />
Session 06<br />
Thursday<br />
28.02.13<br />
6.00 pm to<br />
8.30 pm<br />
Session 07<br />
Thursday<br />
07.03.13<br />
6.00 pm to<br />
8.30 pm<br />
Session 08<br />
Thursday<br />
14.03.13<br />
6.00 pm to<br />
8.30 pm<br />
Session 09<br />
Thursday<br />
21.03.13<br />
6.00 pm<br />
to<br />
8.30 pm<br />
Session 10<br />
Thursday<br />
11.04.13<br />
6.00 pm to<br />
8.30 pm<br />
Certificate in Healthcare <strong>Law</strong> & Practice<br />
Thursdays, 17 January 2013 to 17 May 2013<br />
To return to the diploma programme main page: Diploma Homepage<br />
Lecture 1<br />
Lecture 2<br />
Topic<br />
Disability law – a definition <strong>of</strong> the term? Incapacitated patients and dealing with<br />
same; obtaining instructions; Disability and social welfare; Disability under equality<br />
legislation.<br />
Gary Lee, Executive Director, Centre for Independent Living<br />
Mental Health law; Mental Health Act 2001, Mental Health Commission and legal<br />
representation for detained patients; beyond the tribunal setting; constitutional<br />
rights; human rights; treatment issues and review <strong>of</strong> the Mental Health Act 2001.<br />
Aine Hynes, Partner, St. John Solicitors<br />
Lecture 1 An overview <strong>of</strong> organ donation; living wills; ‘Do not resuscitate’ orders (DNRs) and<br />
their standing under Irish law<br />
Dr. Simon Mills BL<br />
Lecture 2 & 3 Medical and health rights <strong>of</strong> persons in care; duties on nursing homes and carers<br />
Olive Doyle Partner, Marie Kinsella Partner, Health Services Department,<br />
Byrne Wallace<br />
Lecture 1<br />
Lecture 2<br />
Lecture 1<br />
Lecture 2<br />
Lecture 2<br />
MODULE 3 – REGULATION & INQUIRIES<br />
Case study: Health <strong>Information</strong> and Quality Authority,<br />
Richard O’Sullivan, Head <strong>of</strong> Legal Services, Health, <strong>Information</strong> and Quality<br />
Authority<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Regulation – practice and procedure<br />
An introduction & case study Irish Medical Council,<br />
JP Mc Dowell, Partner, McDowell Purcell<br />
Case study: Nursing and Midwifery Board <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ireland</strong> (Bord Altranais agus<br />
Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann), NMBI.<br />
Acting Director <strong>of</strong> Regulation Ursula Byrne<br />
Statutory Inquiries – practice and procedure<br />
Managing the Inquiry.<br />
The Hon Mr. Justice Sean Ryan<br />
Advising and representing parties before an Inquiry<br />
Paul Anthony McDermott BL<br />
Easter Break<br />
Lecture 1 Inquests before the Coroner -<br />
A. Role and duties <strong>of</strong> The Coroner<br />
Dr. Brian Farrell, Dublin City and County Coroner<br />
B. Practice and Procedure<br />
Aisling Gannon, Head <strong>of</strong> Healthcare, Eversheds<br />
CPD<br />
Hrs<br />
TBC<br />
TBC<br />
TBC<br />
TBC<br />
TBC<br />
Session 11<br />
Thursday<br />
18.04.13<br />
6.00 pm to<br />
8.30 pm<br />
Final Workshop<br />
William Kennedy, Acting Director <strong>of</strong> Regulation, Medical Council<br />
Aideen Ryan, Associate, McDowell Purcell<br />
17.05.13 Assignment to be completed by 17 th May<br />
TBC<br />
Please note that topics & dates may be subject to change. <strong>Timetable</strong> as <strong>of</strong> 15 th January 2013<br />
* Gen = General CPD Credits; and M&PD = Management and Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Development<br />
CPD Note: The number <strong>of</strong> hours <strong>of</strong> CPD that you may claim in relation to your diploma/certificate course will depend on the<br />
way in which you access each <strong>of</strong> the individual sessions. For further information please visit the course homepage on our<br />
website: www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/Public-Diplomas-CMS/
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