The Pharmacists' Defence Association (PDA) has welcomed the Westminster government's move to backtracked from their plan to remove a large number of rights and
standards and is having to overhaul the Retained EU Law Bill.
This had included a number of employment rights, including TUPE transfers and the Working Time Directive, which had been established in the UK from EU law.
The Bill's 'sunset clause' was originally going to automatically repeal any EU law not enshrined in UK law by the end of 2023. Critics of the Bill were concerned
that this gave the government powers to reform or remove laws without normal Parliamentary scrutiny.
"This would have abolished many improvements to workers' rights which were enacted through the EU legislature," said PDA.
Travelling with medical cannabis can be a complex and often confusing experience, given the diverse legal regulations across different countries and states.
Patients who rely on medical cannabis for their wellbeing need to be well-informed and prepared to ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. This
comprehensive guide covers essential aspects, legal considerations, and practical tips for individuals who use medical cannabis and wish to travel.
Know the Laws
The first and most crucial step before travelling with medical cannabis is to understand the laws and regulations of both the departure and destination locations.
Laws regarding medical cannabis use vary significantly from one country, state, or even city to another. Some places have legalised medical cannabis, while others
strictly prohibit its use. Researching and familiarising oneself with the specific regulations of the destination, transit countries, and the home country is
essential.
Travelling Within the Same Country
When travelling within a country where medical cannabis is legal, patients generally need to carry their prescription information issued by a licensed healthcare
provider. It's advisable to keep medical cannabis in its original packaging, clearly labelled with the patient's name, prescribing physician, and dosage instructions.
Carrying a copy of the relevant laws and regulations can also be helpful in case of any inquiries from authorities. What can be easier than carrying around paperwork,
which could get easily damaged or lost during your travels, is to get a medical card that has a unique QR code on it from Releaf Cannabis, which, when scanned, can
present their prescription information digitally - it has revolutionised the way patients manage their healthcare. This eliminates the need for physical documents
and streamlines the process but also ensures the security and confidentiality of sensitive medical information, offering patients a more efficient and organi
Recently, Australia introduced a new law that restricts the sale of all types of vapes exclusively to pharmacies, as part of an effort to eliminate
recreational vaping nationwide.
Controversially, pharmacies will soon be permitted to sell nicotine vapes without requiring a prescription under this law.
Although this initiative aims to improve national health, it has angered pharmacists, who fear it will ultimately turn their premises into modern-day tobacconists.
"This is just going to create more hassle for me," a senior pharmacist told The Times.
In response to mounting concerns about a new generation becoming addicted to nicotine, the Labor government last Monday implemented a ban on the sale of all vapes,
whether they contain nicotine or not, outside of pharmacies.
Australia has become the first country in the world to enact such a measure.
A 14-year-old heart transplant campaigner visited Phoenix UK's headquarters in Runcorn recently to raise awareness of the importance of organ donations.
The visit by Max Johnson, founder of 'Max and Keira's law', along with his mother Emma, coincided with the launch of Phoenix UK's partnership with the British
Heart Foundation (BHF) in which the pharmaceutical provider committed to set a donation goal of raising £20,000 by June 2023 for the heart charity.
Max and Emma met with Phoenix UK's employees and gave a talk on the importance of the work they have carried out on behalf of BHF.
Max, who was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy when he was eight years old, also shared his own story. His life was saved when he was gifted with Kiera Ball's
heart - a nine-year-old girl from Devon who died in a car accident.
Max and his family campaigned tirelessly to change the law in England in favour of an opt-out system for organ donation since he was 'gifted' his new heart. 'Max
and Keira's Law' passed in May 2020.
The topic of death is often a sensitive and somber one, but it is also a reality that we must face. When someone passes away, there are many legal
considerations that come into play surrounding their assets, property, and final wishes.
Before delving into the specifics, you must first understand that laws and regulations surrounding death and inheritance can vary greatly depending on location.
Different countries, states, and even cities may have their own unique set of laws and procedures in place. involved. That's why you need a legal overview to
guide you through the process of protecting your rights in the case of death.
Wrongful Death Lawsuits and Compensation
In the unfortunate event of a wrongful death, where a person dies due to the negligence or misconduct of another, the bereaved family may seek compensation
through legal action. Hiring a lawyer for wrongful death is the best course of action to navigate the complex legal process and ensure that your rights are
protected. Wrongful death lawsuits can cover a wide range of incidents, from car accidents to medical malpractice. The compensation awarded in these cases may
include funeral expenses, lost wages, and loss of companionship. Know that each case is unique and the amount of compensation awarded will depend on the
deceased's income and potential earnings, their age, and the extent of their financial support to their dependents.
Russia is one of the few countries where commercial surrogacy is allowed legally. Gestational surrogacy laws in Russia are among the most favorable in the world. According to Russian Gestational Surrogacy Law, the Birth Certificate issued in the name of Intended Parents directly, and there is no need to conduct any Court Hearing.
Thorrun Govind, a former chair of the English Pharmacy Board of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, has joined Brabners' regulatory & professional conduct team.
With nearly a decade of experience as a GPhC-registered pharmacist, Govind will provide guidance on regulatory and professional conduct issues.
Govind's expertise extends to healthcare advisory and disputes involving NHS Trusts and social care organisations.
She has been recognised as the 'Young Pharmacist of the Year' by Pharmacy Business Magazine and is a frequent commentator on public health and healthcare law
for major television networks.
Her appointment underscores Brabners' commitment to offering top-tier legal services to the healthcare industry.
Golden Technologies takes all the worry out of purchasing a power wheelchair. Designers blend the most technologically advanced components with superior designs to provide with the almost in quality, comfort and style. Motorized wheelchairs to enter bike lanes if a sidewalk isn't available or passable by wheelchair. Wheelchair users would be required to yield the right-of-way to bikers. The proposal also adds motorized wheelchairs to current law affecting vehicles and bicycles on the road, including the required three foot law between bikers and drivers. Supporters bill would help wheelchair users get around quickly and that areas without sidewalks are often difficult to navigate. It's the standard chair, with the main frame attaches to the front. This isn't a futuristic design as such, but a very good way of maintaining or building strength in those who are bound to a wheelchair, and may hope to walk again in their future. Personally, this bike is pretty cool. It's got a front frame similar to a chopper, with the added comfort of a chair appose to a saddle.
A new module is set to transform electric powered wheelchairs into communication hubs. An powerchair is more compact and has a better turning radius than an electric scooter; making it is easier to navigate narrow doorways and tight turns. Another advantage of the powerwheelchair is that its armchair joystick does not require an upright posture like an electric scooter's handlebars. Most power wheelchairs can also be taken apart and stowed, while scooters usually can't. Powerwheelchairs are also usually less expensive than scooters. For many disabled people, the only way to move around is by using a wheelchair. Those who cannot powered wheelchairs propel themselves with their arms, which often leads to fatigue, pain, and even permanent damage to arms and shoulders.
BENEFITS:
Activates circulation system and improves cardio-pulmonary function.
Helps prevent decubitus sores.
Improves bowel regu
A surrogate mother often faces criticism and judgment from others for the choice she have made. However, those are less problematic when compare to the risks that she takes for her own family, friends and spouse. These risks can be daunting and cause challenges she might not have considered before getting involved. These risks can be anything from medical and health concerns to finances and job security and often family and personal risks as well.
Medical risk is a huge factor, when a woman becomes a surrogate often times, she and the donors would have to undergo intense examination. These exams range from blood, health tests to the initial process of the implanting of the eggs from the donor. In the beginning the clinic will bring her and the egg donor together to begin a lengthy process of sequencing ovulation cycles. The clinic would put the surrogate mother on birth control and steroids, such as Luprin. These medications are meant to get both the surrogate mother and the donor's cycles on the same schedule. This is crucial because the surrogates' uterus needs to be ready for the embryos.
Just having to deal with the pain of insemination and testing can be unbearable, not to mention the unpleasant side effects from all the medication and actual insemination process. However, that is just part of it. The surrogates are also faced with depression, sleep disturbance, guilt and the difficulty to remain unattached. These factors alone cause many surrogates to face the fact that they are walking a long road that not many others might have the strength to do. Many clinics offer support groups and counseling.
Aside from medical and emotional risks, there might also be legality issues with the laws of the state they reside in. What kind of laws protect the surrogate, what rights does she have to things such as privacy? And there are also finances to consider. Generally, surrogate mothers are responsible for all insurance costs. As a surrogate you should be financially
Massachusetts law restricts health insurance companies from denying Mass Health Insurance to someone due to health conditions or terminating them from a program for illness.
The Competition and Markets Authority(CMA) has disqualified a former director of the pharmaceutical wholesaler Lexon for allegedly breaking competition law.
Pritesh Sonpal - who has been accused of illegally sharing commercially sensitive information with competitors - will not be allowed to take up any director role or be involved in the management of any company based in England, Scotland or Wales for four years.
The CMA in March 2020 found that Lexon - along with the pharmaceutical companies King Pharmaceuticals and Alissa Healthcare Research - illegally shared commercially
sensitive information about the antidepressant nortriptyline, used by thousands of NHS patients, to inflate the price.
Lexon was fined £1.2 million for breaking competition law.
The government watchdog said between 2015 and 2017, when the cost of the drug was falling, the three companies exchanged information about prices, the volumes they were supplying and Alissa's plans to enter the market, in order to reduce competition.
Proposed changes to a European Union pharmaceuticals law will include stronger obligations for the supply of medicines and earlier notifications of shortages,
EU Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides said last week (January 17).
Kyriakides told a session of the European Parliament that shortages of antibiotics are a growing problem for many European countries. She said the European
Commission's proposal to revise the pharmaceuticals legislation is planned for March.
"Our objective is and remains to secure access to medicines for all patients in need and to avoid any market disruption of medicines in the EU," Kyriakides said.
Shortages of antibiotics have been reported in 26 European countries, the European Medicines Agency says.
The unseasonably early upsurge in respiratory infections in Europe this winter and insufficient production capacity are the root causes of the shortages, Kyriakides
said.
Numerous EU lawmakers speaking at the session said the shortages needed to be tackled urgently. But experts say shortages of essential generic medicines like
antibiotics are likely to be recurrent in Europe due to problems in the sector such as the gradual migration of generic manufacturing to Asia.
When you visit a hospital, one of the last things that come to mind is worrying about legal aspects and what rights you might have - or lack. But these
issues and your understanding of them are more important than ever. Knowing exactly what hospitals can legally and cannot do to you is an essential part of
ensuring your protection as a patient when going in for care.
In this blog post, we'll break down the legal details behind being treated at a hospital so that you can feel more confident when making healthcare decisions.
Let's dive into the legal aspect of visiting a hospital, outline what hospitals can and cannot do to us, discover our rights as patients, and review any other
considerations worth keeping in mind!
OVERVIEW OF MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LAW AND HOW IT RELATES TO VISITING A HOSPITAL
When going to a hospital, concerned patients and their families should be aware of the legal risks posed in medical malpractice cases. These potential issues can
have life-altering consequences if misdiagnoses, wrong medication administration, or improper treatment occurs. Now, whether you seek damages for your injuries at
Staten Island University Hospital or in a different hospital in your hometown, it is important for visitors to understand that the law has set forth regulations
regarding acceptable standards of care expected by our nation's hospitals.
Those regulations can include procedures of qualified professionals that protect patients from financial exploitation and physical or emotional distress caused by
medical negligence. Understanding how this information applies to you will help you protect yourself legally if your rights are violated while visiting a hospital.
The UK government's proposal to introduce a tobacco and vapes bill received support from the public to create the first 'smokefree generation'.
The historic law to ban the sale of tobacco products to children aged 14 and younger from legally being sold cigarettes in England.
King Charles delivered his first speech as monarch at the state opening of Parliament on Tuesday, 7 November.
The monarch announced the introduction of the "tobacco and vapes bill" in his speech, and it read: "My Government will introduce legislation to create a
smoke-free generation by restricting the sale of tobacco so that children currently aged 14 or younger can never be sold cigarettes, and restricting the
sale and marketing of e-cigarettes to children."
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has urged the government to amend medicines legislation to allow pharmacists to make minor amendments to a prescription
without any protocol being needed.
RPS wants to see a change in the law that makes the whole process of supply of medicines easier and quicker, enabling pharmacists to use their knowledge and expertise
in medicines to better support patients.
"At present a prescription can only be changed by a prescriber, which causes unnecessary workload for GPs and delays for patients," said RPS.
RPS President Professor Claire Anderson said: "We want to see all pharmacists across the UK able to supply a different quantity, strength or formulation of a medicine
(for example changing capsules to tablets) when required, to avoid unnecessary bureaucracy and the need for an SSP to be developed, signed and authorised by a
Minister. In effect it would mean that pharmacists can help patients straight away - it would future proof the problem to some degree.
Personal injury law, being a set of legal provisions and procedures, can often be difficult to understand; however, knowing the fundamentals is an entirely
different game and can greatly impact your claim. If you have a small wound or a car accident, understanding your rights as the victim as well as the best course
of action to take is essential. This is what you should know if you want to protect yourself.
Documentation About Injury
The documentation process is very crucial in ensuring that you win a personal injury case. This consists of maintaining receipts for medical expenses, treatment
receipts, and any communication made to do with your injury. You can also use photographs as proof, such as pictures of your injuries, the site of the accident,
or the extent of the property damage. Additional information in the form of specifications on how the injury has impacted your daily life, employment, and even
mental health enhances the application. This kind of evidence can go a long way in pressuring an insurance company or a judge to take your injuries seriously.
Every piece of documentation related to the injury is important, but it is critical to have help on how to format it while filing for the claim. A personal injury
attorney must be hired as soon as possible because they play a major role in determining the results of the case. It is always recommended to consult with an
attorney who has extensive experience handling these types of claims, as it is critical to adhere to all legal guidelines and procedures. Not only can they
explain the general legal proceedings to you but they can also do all the negotiations with insurance companies for you and even defend you in court if required
to do so.