Women’s health claims continue to present some of the most complex and sensitive issues in clinical negligence practice. Delayed diagnosis, missed screening opportunities, fragmented care pathways and unconscious bias can all have profound and life‑changing consequences for patients – and significant legal implications for practitioners.
This in‑depth CPD event brings together leading medical experts and experienced clinical negligence practitioners to examine key women’s health issues through both a clinical and legal lens. The session will explore the diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis, menopause, and cancer screening, alongside the crucial question: does gender impact access to care, clinical decision‑making and treatment outcomes?
Attendees will gain valuable insight into how women’s health issues can give rise to clinical negligence claims and what practitioners need to understand when advising clients or defending claims in this evolving area.
This session is essential for solicitors practising in clinical negligence, personal injury, medical law or healthcare litigation, and for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the intersection between women’s health, clinical practice and legal accountability.
There will be presentations from two medical professionals:
Dr Caoimhe Hartley, GP specialising in Women’s Health, will discuss menopause, endometriosis and ‘mid-life health’ issues, including a focus on the symptoms, health implications and medical management options.
Dr Patrick Campbell, Consultant Gynaecologist with a subspeciality of Urogynaecology, will cover issues including poor bladder care and bladder dysfunction, cervical smear issues, mesh and the role of urodynamics.
Dr Caoimhe Hartley
Dr Hartley is a GP specialising in Women’s Health and is the Clinical Lead for Women’s Medicine at Blackrock Health Women’s Health Centre and the Complex Menopause Clinic in the Rotunda Hospital. Dr Hartley is accredited by the British Menopause Society and is the Director of the Irish College of General Practice Community Gynaecology Course. Caoimhe is a Co-founder and the current Co-Chairperson of the Menopause Society of Ireland.
Dr Patrick Campbell
Dr Campbell is a Consultant Gynaecologist and subspecialist Urogynaecologist based in Northern Ireland. With over 15 years of specialist training and experience, he is recognised for his patient-centred approach and his expertise in treating sensitive and often life-impacting concerns. Dr Campbell is Lead for undergraduate gynaecology teaching at the Belfast Trust and an Honorary Lecturer at Queen’s University Belfast.
