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5LEGAL MEDICOMAGAZINESponsored by:Welcome to Issue 5SpecialistInfo Medico-Legal CoursesBy Lisa CheyneFacilitate Expert Solutions Takes the Stress Out of Running Your Business By Claire LabioUpdate in Selected Gynaecology Medico-Legal AspectsBy Mr Ellis DownesG(e)nomes and Trolls – DNA Sequencing and Future RiskBy Greg McEwenCommon Medico-Legal Issues in Facial Trauma (Part one)By Mr Michael PerryClaimant Interview Tips for ExpertsBy Andrew GrayShort term pain from new European Data Regulations will Lead to Long Term Gain in Digital HealthBy James Flint & Neville DasturMedico Legal Agencies: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. How to Choose?By Ben ElsomAbout the Parliamentaryand Health Service OmbudsmanBy Dr Paul GrayContents:Medico-Legal Magazine is published by Iconic Media Solutions Ltd. Whilst every care has been taken in compiling this publication, and the statements contained herein are believed to be correct, the publishers do not accept any liability or responsibility for inaccuracies or omissions. Reproduction of any part of this publication is strictly forbidden. We do not endorse, nor is Iconic Media Solutions Ltd, nor SpecialistInfo affiliated with any company or organisation listed within. 061219081422101624SpecialistInfot: +44 (0)1423 727 721 e: magazine@specialistinfo.com www.specialistinfo.comPresented by:Common Areas of Litigation in Gynaecology26By Mr Joseph AquilinaSpecialistInfo Medico-Legal News29By Lisa CheyneLiability and Accountability in Private Hospitals – a Precondition for Patient Safety.By Colin Leys32Welcome to the fifth issue of the Medico-Legal Magazine, produced by SpecialistInfo and publishing partner Iconic Media Solutions Ltd.We certainly had a turbulent few weeks since the last issue, with the triggering of Article 50 and a hung parliament likely to impact on future legislation in this sector. The Queen’s speech in June announced the new Civil Liability Bill and Patient Safety Bill, which survived the Conservative’s manifesto cull (see our ‘News’ article for further information and links).In this issue we present topical articles, including the options for healthcare messaging, once the new European data regulations (GDPR) come into force next spring; the perceived risks of DNA technology in healthcare for medical insurers; and the work of the Centre for Health and Public Interest (CHPI) in raising concerns over the safety of patients in private hospitals.We hear about the work of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO), including advice on how healthcare professionals should deal with patient complaints; and a personal injury lawyer offers suggestions for experts on how best to conduct claimant interviews.We are also pleased to include articles on the most common medico-legal issues in the Gynaecology and Maxillofacial Surgery specialties.Once again the magazine will be circulated to more than 40,000 people in the industry, including doctors, insurance companies, law firms and medico-legal agencies. It is published on the Medico-Legal Section of the Specialistinfo.com website, and printed copies can be ordered from Iconic.Specialistinfo maintains a database of contact details for 90,000 UK consultants and GPs, including approximately 8,800 consultants and 2,700 GPs who undertake medico-legal work. We also provide medico-legal training courses for expert witnesses and promote the members of the Faculty of Expert Witnesses (the FEW). We welcome feedback from our readers, so please contact us with any suggestions for areas you would like to see covered in future, or share your news and experiences with us.Lisa Cheyne SpecialistInfoMedico-Legal Magazine