Paula Case

Dr. Paula Case is a faculty member at the University of Manchester, affiliated with the School of Law and Social Justice. Her academic work focuses on Medical Law, Health Professional Regulation, and Mental Capacity Determination, with a particular emphasis on the intersection of legal and healthcare systems.

• Module Co-ordinator for LAW209 (Law of Tort) and LAW556 (Trust, Confidence, and Professional Regulation)
• Co-Editor of Medical Law International (2011–present)
• Education Lead for the School of Law and Social Justice
• Associated with Liverpool Womens Hospital - NHS (2011–present)

Her research explores the legal and ethical challenges in healthcare, including defensive medical practices, medicinal cannabis regulation, and mental capacity adjudication. Recent publications highlight tensions between clinical expertise and judicial oversight, alongside the evolving landscape of medico-legal risk management. She has served as an examiner for Manchester University's LLM program (2020–2022) and contributes to shaping legal education through her leadership roles.

Professional activities include editorial work for Professional Negligence and a focus on enhancing public confidence in the medical profession through regulatory reforms.