Dr Matt Watkins

Senior Lecturer @ArdenUni
Lead for Law at London (Holborn, Tower Hill, Stratford)

#HealthLaw #Family Law
#InformedConsent #OrganDonation #MentalCapacity

[Dr Matt Watkins @Matty1516]

Thrilled to announce the start our our public law and ethics lecture series "Everyday Ethics and Law." The first lecture will be on Wed 17th July @ 5.30-7pm given by Dr Sam Walker (BU). Lecture is hybrid (w/ BSL Interp). Followed by public/online debate.

https://t.co/s5YyBMuukL

[Alex Mullock @alex_mullock]

Expert panel rather than High Court Judge?
MP behind assisted dying bill suggests scrapping High Court approval https://t.co/K1qOsIb08D

[The BMA @TheBMA]

An update from @DrPhilBanfield outside the Royal Courts of Justice.

Today, the BMA’s case against the GMC begins, challenging the use of 'medical professionals' and the blurring of lines between doctors and non-doctors - putting patient safety at risk.

Listen here 👇

[Dr Matt Watkins @Matty1516]

@LGBTmooting attempted to DM you. Is there a individual I can email/contact about the moot?

[Durham CELLS @DurhamCELLS]

Looking forward to the first of two seminars this term that we are co-hosting with our friends @DurhamGLAD Dr Rachel Colls & Dr Kimberley Jamie presenting their research: Weight discrimination in healthcare settings: Reflections on training provision, stigma and legal protection

[Dr Matt Watkins @Matty1516]

Fantastic John! Congratulations! A really important and timely piece of work.

[John Harrington @harringtonj3]

Grateful to receive @LeverhulmeTrust Research Fellowship

'Ethics for Devolved Health Law' - project starting in Jan 2025.

Combining meta-ethical theory with archival work to explore basis for diverging health law in UK nations.

[John Harrington @harringtonj3]

Grateful to receive @LeverhulmeTrust Research Fellowship

'Ethics for Devolved Health Law' - project starting in Jan 2025.

Combining meta-ethical theory with archival work to explore basis for diverging health law in UK nations.

[Beverley Clough @bev_clough]

We are looking for reviewers for these brilliant books (and more!) for us at Medical Law Review 📚Do get in touch or circulate with colleagues #healthlaw #medicallaw #medicalmalpractice #publichealth #mentalcapacity

[Dr Matt Watkins @Matty1516]

An unusual case from Wales
https://t.co/ZCsIIdKm8S

[Dr Matt Watkins @Matty1516]

@ProfDPrabhat @TheOrganOgress @SheelaghMcG @TheOrganOgress Brilliant news Bonnie! Next time I see you, we will have to celebrate! YAAAY

[Dr Matt Watkins @Matty1516]

Our next public lecture "Tattoos: your rights and law" will be held on Wednesday 24th of July - in person (Fusion Building) & online (BSL interp) given by Dr Mel Stockton-Brown. Should be of interest to anyone w/ tattoos (or thinking of getting one)!

https://t.co/IUoW9rENzM

[Dr Matt Watkins @Matty1516]

Many thanks for the @LRN_BU Team for a fantastic inaugral lecture of the "Everyday Law and Ethics" public lecture series. A massive turnout, and some fantastic questions and discussion. #Law #Ethics #Public

[Dr Matt Watkins @Matty1516]

Important clinical insight. But most cases are argued on ‘inability to understand’ when the issue is (in)ability to weigh. All P has to do is appreciate information to understand. P doesn’t have to ‘believe.’ They may have to believe to ‘weigh’ (but the law’s unclear)!

[Open Justice Court of Protection Project @OpenJusticeCoP]

Anorexia and the capacity to make decisions about nutritional intake https://t.co/gCQR9eZQec via @OpenJusticeCoP

[Dr Matt Watkins @Matty1516]

@SW_Help Many thanks have registered the item. Is there any chance of contacting the conductor etc (as the train is still going) or should I wait to hear from Exeter?

[Dr Matt Watkins @Matty1516]

@SW_Help Hey, I’ve been an idiot and managed to leave my jacket (dark blue, pinstriped, Moss Bros) with keys in the pocket on the 12.20 from Waterloo to Exeter St David’s (whilst changing trains). Could you let me know how to get it back.

[Suzanne White @White_Suz]

NHS staff treat birthing mothers ‘with a lack of respect’ @DonnaOckenden is right;mothers must be consented and informed throughout their birthing journey. Nearly 10 years on from the Montgomery decision,why is this not happening ? ⁦@LeighDay_Law⁩ https://t.co/U4yekDFfiF

[BirthTrauma @BirthTrauma]

We have published a report on the findings of our informed consent survey, called: ‘It’s easier to catch them unawares’: informed consent in labour and birth' https://t.co/qSSkLFFvx6 #btaw2024 #informedconsent

[ICLR @TheICLR]

Changes to Neutral Citations for Family Court and Court of Protection https://t.co/JjC0zgzjvp

[Open Justice Court of Protection Project @OpenJusticeCoP]

Anorexia and the capacity to make decisions about nutritional intake by Ty Glover - Consultant in Eating Disorders Psychiatry and an Independent Medicolegal Expert who often gives expert evidence in court.

https://t.co/gCQR9eZioE via @OpenJusticeCoP

[Jordan A. Parsons 🍉 @Jordan_Parsons_]

If you’re a kidney healthcare professional in England and Wales, don’t forget to register for our FREE workshop. That’s right - FREE CPD credits 🤩 all members of the MDT welcome! 🏥

[Dr Matt Watkins @Matty1516]

Just a reminder, if you haven't already, to book your place at the inaugral "Everyday Law and Ethics" lecture/discussion. We will be discussing rights to diagnosis and treatment after Martha's Rule. The lecture is Wed 17th at 5.30-7pm.

https://t.co/s5YyBMtWvd