BURN v ALDER HEY CHILDREN’S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

[2022] Med LR 13

COURT OF APPEAL(CIVIL DIVISION)

Before Lord Justice Underhill,Lady Justice Singh,Lady Justice Laing

Hospital investigation into clinical concern – Interpretation of policy as drawn from Department of Health's Maintaining High Professional Standards in the Modern NHS – Scope of disclosure required by NHS trust under policy during initial investigation of practitioner – Disclosure required as part of general obligation of NHS trust to conduct investigation fairly