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Four rules for interacting with healthcare professionals in the Asia Pacific region
Facing legal sanctions and cultural gaffes is often a reality when dealing with healthcare professionals in the Asia Pacific. This briefing from Baker & McKenzie details the regulations and traditional practices governing interactions with healthcare professionals across the region.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 22 May 2012 | Practice Area: Health Care
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Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 - how it affects the healthcare sector
The Protection of Freedoms Act covers a whole range of issues, including amendments it makes to the 'vetting and barring' scheme brought in under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006. Eversheds summarises the key changes of particular importance to health and social care professionals.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 22 May 2012 | Practice Area: Health Care
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Health and Social Care Act 2012: everything the health sector needs to know
At over 450 pages and 309 sections, the Health and Social Care Act 2012 is both long and complicated. In this special Health Legal Update, Mills & Reeve analyse the key provisions of the Act in detail and assess the impact on health and social care providers, commissioners and regulators.
Law Firm: Mills & Reeve | Published: 15 May 2012 | Practice Area: Health Care
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How will the healthcare sector be affected by the new data protection regulations?
The EC recently published two legislative proposals: a Regulation setting out a general EU framework for data protection and a Directive on protecting personal data processed for the purposes of prevention, detection, investigation or prosecution of criminal offences.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 27 February 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
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Life sciences and health industries in China - February update
This monthly briefing from Reed Smith summarises the business, regulatory and legal developments in China important for drug, device, and life sciences/health care companies. Included are details on the new Nursing Development Plan and the Eight Recommended Medical Product Industry Standards.
Law Firm: Reed Smith | Published: 20 February 2012 | Practice Area: Health Care
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Hong Kong launches public consultation on the framework for electronic health record sharing
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government recently launched a two-month public consultation to solicit views on the legal, privacy and security framework for the eHR sharing system, marking another step by the government toward reforming Hong Kong's health care framework.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 02 February 2012 | Practice Area: Systems
Life sciences and health industries in China - November update
This briefing summarises the latest business, regulatory and legal developments in China for drug, device, life science and health care companies. Included are details on the finalised five year plan for healthcare reform and a large-scale survey on traditional Chinese medicine resources.
Law Firm: Reed Smith | Published: 13 December 2011 | Practice Area: Health Care
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The student as consumer - new rights to come, care of EU
Legally, in relation to the contract between the student and the teaching institution, the student is a consumer. In this briefing, Eversheds looks at how the new EU Consumer Rights Directive will affect UK Consumer Law and subsequently, the likely impact on the education sector.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 05 December 2011 | Practice Area: Education
How the new Russian public health laws will affect the pharmaceutical and medical market
New Russian public health laws due to come into effect on 1 Jan 2012, reflect an unprecedented surge in interest following the first proposals to amend Russia's core legislation on public health protection. This briefing outlines the far-reaching consequences for both industry players and the public...view abstract
Law Firm: Goltsblat BLP | Published: 23 November 2011 | Practice Area: Health Care
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Life sciences and health industries in China - September update
This briefing summarises the latest business, regulatory and legal developments in China for drug, device, life science and health care companies. Included are details on new investment from Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis and the 12th Five-Year Plan for the biopharmaceutical industry.
Law Firm: Reed Smith | Published: 18 October 2011 | Practice Area: Health Care
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