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The shocking statistics behind autism misdiagnosis
It is estimated that around 700,000 people in the UK are on the autism spectrum, which equates to about 1% of the population. Yet despite this figure, there is no national register or exact count on how many people actually have this condition. As su…
How accurate is your mental health diagnosis?
Getting a diagnosis is often the first step in seeking recovery for mental illness. When you speak to a medical professional for treatment, we usually take their judgement for granted — after all, they are the experts. However, there are sometimes ot…
Taxi driver could lose livelihood after negligent treatment
A Patient Claim Line Case Study The Incident Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust were found to be negligent after the glaucoma diagnosis for a 71-year-old taxi driver was not treated and managed sufficiently, leaving him with marked vis…
How to spot the early signs of bowel cancer
Recent studies have shown that GPs fail to spot two thirds of cancer cases. Peter Rigby, Director of Medical Negligence at Patient Claim Line, has put together some useful information around bowel cancer and how you can spot the early signs. J…
When will we get cervical screening right? An investigation.
By Hannah Luscombe, solicitor in the Medical Negligence Department at Patient Claim Line Cervical screening in England has faced a series of blunders over the last 12-18 months, with the latest reports suggesting women may now have to wait months for…
Hospital Brainteaser – Can you spot the body part songs?
Sometimes you just can’t get a song out of your head. And when it comes to this hospital scene, it seems like everyone has a severe case of disco fever. Patient Claim Line has put together this fun brainteaser with 16 songs hidden in the graphic. Can…
Ian Paterson’s callous surgeries should mean big changes
An investigation into the death of 23 patients should result in systemic changes, says Senior Litigation Executive. Patient Claim Line’s Michael Carson is responding to the independent inquiry into surgeon Ian Paterson’s misconduct. Michael, who has…
Devastated families made to feel at fault for infants’ deaths
Patient Claim Line Partner, Trevor Ward believes families shouldn’t be made to feel at fault after the loss of an infant. Trevor followed events unfold at East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust after a BBC investigation revealed, “multiple baby deaths” could…
21-year-old receives five-figure sum following negligent action
A Patient Claim Line Case Study The Incident A 21-year-old man from Birmingham has received a five-figure settlement after medics incorrectly treated a fractured finger. Staff at the University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, negligently tr…
Rahman Spire Hospital recall is rocking victims’ trust
Patient Claim Line Head of medical negligence, Christian Beadell believes the Habib Rahman Spire Hospital scandal is rocking patient trust. Rikki has been keeping abreast of developments involving Spire Healthcare’s review of orthopaedic surgeon, Hab…
T-cell cancer weapon discovery ‘almost unbelievable’
A new T-cell discovery could become the greatest weapon yet in defeating cancer, according to a Chartered Legal Executive / FCILEx. Amy Kirk is commenting in response to a newly-discovered immune cell in our blood streams. A specialist team at Cardif…
CQC recommendations avoid ‘devastating consequences’
Patient Claim Line Partner Trevor Ward believes NHS Trusts can prevent 'devastating consequences' if they follow CQC recommendations. Trevor’s comments are in response to the news at least seven preventable baby deaths 'may have occurred' at East Ken…