Identifying Defendants in Clinical Negligence Cases - Pitfalls & Practical Tips

Introduction

As the demands on the NHS seemingly become more and more unmanageable, with waiting list times longer than ever and patient outcomes suffering as a consequence, more people are seeking private medical care or receiving it even without knowing when the NHS outsource services to third party providers. Staff retention issues within the healthcare sector mean more clinicians and other staff are working for agencies, or on a self-employed basis, within clinical settings including those within the NHS. The private sector is also evolving rapidly.

In this ever-changing environment, identifying the defendant(s) correctly at the outset is becoming more difficult. Getting it wrong can have catastrophic consequences for the case. This webinar will help you understand what the potential pitfalls are, and arm you with practical advice to make sure you do everything you can, as soon as you can, to prevent avoidable problems arising. With tips to take with you into your daily practice, this is invaluable learning.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Where to start when trying to identify who to sue
• Principles of vicarious liability, and when they apply
• Ways to access information to enable you to identify the correct defendant
• What to do if identification becomes problematic
• The importance of witness evidence in relation to this topic (and generally)
• Practical advice on naming the defendant in pleadings

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Wednesday 16th July 2025

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