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Welcome to the Medico-Legal Society of Ireland
The Medico-Legal Society of Ireland was formed in 1956 with the aim of promoting discussion and understanding between members of the medical, legal and associated professions. Continuing medical and scientific developments create new medico-legal issues. New legislation and legal developments affect medical practice. The professions share common interests and problems thus benefiting both areas to seek a greater understanding of each other’s perspectives on common issues.
The Society invites key speakers and discussants to address current medico-legal topics. The academic lectures attract Continuous Professional Development (CPD) points. Each lecture for the 66th Session will provide 2 CPD points. While the reopening of society continues apace, the 66th Session will remain online until Christmas. The Society is ever mindful of its obligations to adhere to Covid-19 government guidelines. |
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PROGRAMME FOR THE 66th SESSION 2021 - 2022
Founded in 1956
2 CPD points from College of Psychiatrists of Ireland
CPD Certificates will be emailed to registered attendees.
Thursday, 14th October 2021
Webinar
‘Successes and Challenges of Implementing the Covid-19 Vaccine in Ireland’
Speaker: Dr Lucy Jessop, Director of Public Health, HSE National Immunisation Office
Legal discussant: Ms Emily Sexton, Partner, Comyn Kelleher Tobin Solicitors
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Thursday, 18th November 2021
Webinar
‘Tort Reform and Clinical Negligence Litigation’ - Report of Mr Justice Meenan (published December 2020) and implementation updates’
Speaker: The Hon. Mr Justice Charles Meenan
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Thursday, 9th December 2021
Zoom Webinar
‘Capacity to Execute a Will or an Enduring Power of Attorney - A Legal Perspective’
Speaker: Mr Mark O’Riordan BL
Medical Discussant: Dr Kieran O'Driscoll, Consultant Psychiatrist
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Thursday, 20th January 2022
Zoom Webinar
‘The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015: preparing for commencement’
Speaker: Ms Áine Flynn, Director of the Decision Support Service (DSS)
Medical Discussant: Dr Mary Davoren, Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist
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Thursday, 24th February 2022
Zoom Webinar
‘PROMPT: An Ethical Decision Making Tool for the Healthcare Environment'
Speaker: Ms Cliona McGovern, Head of Subject in Forensic & Legal Medicine, University College Dublin and Chair of the National Research Ethics Committee for Clinical Trials UCD
Discussant: Ms Gina Menzies
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Saturday, 19th March 2022 - Medico-Legal Society Academic Day - CANCELLED
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Thursday, 28th April 2022
Zoom Webinar
(In accordance with Public Health Guidelines)
‘Cancer screening in Ireland and the test for establishing negligence and breach of duty – perceived and actual’
Speaker: Mr Patrick Treacy SC
Medical Discussant: Professor Susan Smith, RCSI
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Saturday 28th May 2022
Summer Social Event
(In accordance with Public Health Guidelines)
Kildare Street University Club
(Details to follow)
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Thursday, 23rdJune 2022
Annual General Meeting of the Society & CPD Lecture
The Honorable Society of King’s Inns
‘The Voice of the Child in Health and Welfare Litigation’
Mr Barry O Donnell SC
CPD Lecture @ 6.30pm followed by AGM and Reception
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