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An introduction to inquests for the primary care sector
Episode 57

An introduction to inquests for the primary care sector

Hempsons health and social care law podcast · Hempsons

July 17, 202317m 35s

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Show Notes

Primary care partner Justin Cumberlege talks to Sam Wright, a senior solicitor in our healthcare advisory team specialising in inquests, about the role of primary care practitioners in the latest episode of our podcast for GPs.

00:16 - Introduction

01:36 - What is an inquest?

02:49 - What should/shouldn't you say in an inquest?

05:00 - Can inquest evidence be cited in a subsequent clinical negligence case?

05:54 - Quality of evidence

07:47 - Do GPs need to attend inquests in person?

11:36 - Who can support GPs throughout the inquest process?

12:53 - Potential adverse outcomes of inquests