Proving we’re all heart – and lots of other vital bits and bobs – Scotland has introduced an opt-out organ donation system. This aims to increase the number of organ and tissue donors following a vote by MSPs in favour of the Human Tissue (Authorisation) (Scotland) Bill.
Now anyone aged over 16 will automatically be deemed an organ donor unless they decide to opt out – reversing a system that stipulated willing donors must register first.
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It’s expected the changes will take at least 12 months to be implemented. In the meantime, top legal eagles specialising in healthcare will assist with facilitating the move.
If you haven’t been asked to help out, don’t worry, there are plenty of challenging roles available on s1jobs for legal professionals to specialise in healthcare.
The mental health law specialist, for example, routinely assists those suffering from mental health issues and who may have been detained under the Mental Health Act 1983. Expert lawyers work to ensure clients’ legal rights are met and the medical treatment they receive is appropriate.
The super-sensitive nature of this role can be both challenging and immensely rewarding.
Meanwhile, a medical solicitor typically deals with malpractice and negligence within the healthcare sector.
Unfortunately, medical mishaps sometimes happen and so it’s the job of a medical lawyer to represent the injured party during the claims process. From surgical screw-ups to hazardous hospital wards, the medical lawyer is highly trained to deal with what can be a fast evolving and highly complex situation.
Good to know, that when mishaps do occur or the abilities of a medical practitioner are called into question, a legal preparation assistant will compile Fitness To Practise cases to be heard before a tribunal.
Conducting research, handling caseloads and liaising with relevant parties – including doctors, witnesses and defence lawyers – are all in a day’s work for these legal pros, who must be meticulous, tenacious and have exemplary communication skills.
Good communication is also at the heart of being a personal injury lawyer.
Chances are you’ve seen a telly advert offering ‘no-win no-fee’ claims for personal injury. If you’ve been injured as the result of someone else’s negligence – everything from road accidents to diseases – then a personal injury lawyer assists with obtaining financial compensation from the responsible party.
They typically provide advice to clients, draft the necessary paperwork and represent their clients in court or at a tribunal.
And finally, lets meet the healthcare supply chain specialist and tenders expert. Okay, it’s a long-winded title but essentially it means you’re a legal whizz who deals with every aspect of the medical buying process – helping hospitals, physicians, product and equipment manufacturers and distributors.
As well as negotiating and drafting tenders and contracts, you’ll work tirelessly to ensure all goods and services purchased and procured adhere to strict legal requirements.
Regardless of which area of law your expertise lies in, s1jobs has plenty of exciting vacancies for the right candidate. So to give your legal career a healthy prognosis, head over to s1jobs.