UK Cosmetic Regulation Changes: What You Need to Know
What the UK’s new cosmetic regulations announcement means for patient safety, practitioners, and the future of the aesthetics industry.
Choosing the Right Expert Witness: Why Training and Accountability Matter in Legal Cases
What makes a good expert witness? In this blog, Nurse Julie reflects on the importance of impartiality, legal training, and collaboration between solicitors and experts in building stronger and fairer cases.
When Aesthetic Treatment Plans Go Off Track
In my latest blog, I’m sharing what I’ve learned from years of reviewing aesthetic negligence cases, and why sticking to an agreed plan is a safeguard for everyone involved.
The Importance of Responding Quickly to Patient Concerns After Injectable Treatments
In aesthetic practice, responding promptly to a patient reporting side effects after an injectable treatment is essential for patient safety, trust, and legal accountability.
Risk and Assessment in Aesthetic Consultations
Viewed from a clinical standpoint, aesthetic medicine is founded on the four fundamental principles of medical ethics: autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice.
Advice for Solicitors When Considering Taking on a Cosmetic Claim Involving Non-Medical Practitioners
From my experience, it is crucial for solicitors to rely on expert witnesses to provide clarity on whether a practitioner’s actions met the expected standard of care.
Duty of Care in Medical and Non-Medical Aesthetic Treatments
In medical negligence cases, the existence of a duty of care is rarely in question, but this responsibility extends to non-medical professionals administering non-surgical procedures.