Hayes solicitors LLP hosted a major conference Embracing Change: Working Better Together on 18 June which focused on the need for reform of clinical litigation in Ireland. An audience of over 200 invited guests heard from distinguished and expert speakers who addressed the pressing need for changes to clinical litigation practice and shared their experiences from Ireland, England and other jurisdictions, providing valuable insights from patients’ and clinicians’ perspectives. - Event / Reception
Intent: To propose reforms aimed at reducing the increasing cost of adverse outcome claims managed by the State Claims Agency Clinical Indemnity Scheme
Details: Submission to the Interdepartmental Working Group established to examine the rising cost of clinical negligence claims in the health system
Intent: Greater use of mediation and arbitration. Implementation of pre action -protocols and case management rules and periodic payment orders.::A greater focus on prevention including adequate staffing levels and resources. Risk management and open disclosure processes are time consuming and must be appropriately resourced. ::The Open Disclosure process must be fit for purpose and promote a Just Culture. Appropriate supports must be provided for patients and staff. Understaffing and resourcing issues should be included in the disclosure process as well as any items previously raised on risk registers. Senior decision makers and budget holders should be held to account in the same way as the medical profession. ::The option of a no faults claims systems requires further examination. Multiple approaches exist in different jurisdictions eg Florida, France, New Zealand and Scandinavian countries::Automatic entitlement to health and social services for people with disabilites
Meeting with the Interdepartmental Working Group to examine the rising cost of health-related claims and consider mechanisms to reduce costs - MeetingSubmission to the Interdepartmental Working Group to examine the rising cost of health-related claims and consider mechanisms to reduce costs - Submission
From 1 Sept- Phone calls, sharing information. Text messages, sharing information. - Phone callFrom 1 Sept. Meeting with Niamh Allen, Policy Advisor. Green Party. Dept of An Taoiseach. - Virtual MeetingFrom Sept. An informal meeting (not prearranged) with Clare Mungovan, Advisor to An Tanaiste - Informal communication
