AlteaTalks

We’re joined by leading aesthetics practitioner, Valerie Millington as she shares fascinating insights acquired over the course of a long, varied and successful career and discusses exciting new market treatments in the ever- evolving field of advanced cosmetic skin treatments. Timestamps - Insight on Val’s professional developments in South Africa and how she became a leading trainer of electrolysis, Chaired the South African Association of Health and Skin Care Professionals and founded

Vickie Rhodes, Altea's Business Development Officer discusses how medical indemnity insurance is evolving to serve the needs of this increasingly complex and nuanced sector and much more...   Timestamps - Discussion on the two main types of indemnity coverage for UK healthcare professionals, exploring differences between discretionary and financially regulated insurance models. (00:03:30) - Examination of the impact of occurrence-based versus claims-made indemnity on policyholder

What are the main trends shaping the legal battlegrounds for these institutions entrusted with our most vulnerable? From medication dispensing issues to negligent care and rising violence, Lisa provides invaluable insights into the challenges faced by the sector, shedding light on staffing struggles, regulatory hurdles, and the crucial role of comprehensive insurance coverage.   Timestamps - From medication dispensing challenges to negligent care, what are the pressing trends in malpractice

If you're running an aesthetic healthcare business, receiving a negative online review is never ideal, and a knee-jerk response could lead to significant legal and reputational repercussions. In this episode, Joanne Staphnill, Consultant Solicitor at Keystone Law, who regularly defends professionals against negligence claims, discusses the nuances of managing online reviews in the aesthetic sector. Joanne and Will also explore managing patient consent for online testimonials, ethical

In this episode, Will Marshall is joined by Dr. Catherine Fairris, Director of the Wessex Skin Clinic, Aesthetic Medicine veteran, and President of the British College of Aesthetic Medicine (BCAM). They discuss how the new licensing scheme is taking shape and the challenges faced by policy makers and stakeholders alike in keeping pace with this moving target. Dr. Catherine Fairris and Will also delve into other trends affecting the sector, including the widespread use of unregulated

Despite the best efforts of clinicians, managers, patient representatives, policy makers and regulators, concern about progress in improving patient safety in the UK continues to dominate the headlines. Why is patient safety proving such a hard nut to crack?   In this episode, Will is joined by Caroline White, Executive Director of Healthcare at Candere Consulting and an expert in healthcare risk management and integrated governance, to discuss how healthcare organisations can maximise learning

Obtaining informed consent is a fundamental part of every health and care professional’s job and integral to every service user’s treatment experience. But although this process goes to the very heart of clinical practice, it has become something of a legal and clinical minefield in recent years, for practitioners and patients alike.   In this opening episode of AlteaTalks, Will is joined by Vicki Swanton, Head of Healthcare Global Risks at DWF, and widely acknowledged as one of the UK’s leading