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CMS On the Pulse episode #5: Product liability & medical malpractice in the Life Sciences & Healthcare sector

Nick Beckett talks with Alaina Wadsworth (CMS UK), David Bridge (CMS UK) and Laura Opilio (CMS Italy) on product liability and medical malpractice.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • international perspectives on product liability risk
  • the liability of Health Care Professionals (HCPs) “playing out of position” during COVID-19
  • the risks for non-Life Sciences manufacturers entering the Life Sciences space
  • the “search for a scape goat” – an easy hunting expedition?
  • a double track system in Italy and comparative perspectives
  • practical advice to companies to minimise risk
  • off-label use and relevant considerations 

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Episode #5 - Product liability & medical malpractice

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Nick Beckett
Nick Beckett
Managing Partner
Managing Partner, Beijing and Hong Kong Offices, Head of Asia-Pacific IP and Life Sciences & Healthcare
London
Alaina Wadsworth
Alaina Wadsworth
Partner
Solicitor Advocate
London
David Bridge
David Bridge
Partner
Solicitor Advocate
London
Laura Opilio
Laura Opilio
Partner
Rome