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NHS hospitals to offer cash to doctors following pension crisis
Written by Medical Negligence Assistant Litigation Executive, Jennifer Smith NHS hospitals are offering cash to doctors in a bid to tackle a growing pensions crisis, an investigation reveals. New rules say GPs and consultants can receive tax rates of…
Medical negligence claims: 10 things you need to know
Sometimes it can be hard to know if what happened to you was medical negligence. Did the doctor make a mistake, or was it just one of those things that happens? Medical professionals are required to offer a certain standard of care when treating thei…
How a healthy lifestyle could save the NHS money
We all know that exercise is important for a healthy lifestyle, but do you know how much exercise you should be getting? According to our recent survey, two-thirds of Brits aren’t getting enough of the right type of exercise. Survey data also reveale…
Coronation Street’s Emma could cash in on £20k payout
Emma Brooker could sue Dr Ali Neeson for almost £20,000 after his life-threating misdiagnosis, according to Patient Claim Line’s expert team. Fans of the soap were left shocked after Dr Ali diagnosed Emma’s severe pain in her right-hand side as food…
Unnecessary chemotherapy for wrong cancer receives £12,500
A 77-year-old man has received £12,500 in compensation after experiencing three unnecessary cycles of chemotherapy when a hospital failed to appropriately diagnose a return of prostate cancer. Gary Voller, 77 From Hertfordshire, received compensation…
Will Artificial Intelligence ease pressure on NHS cancer screening?
Medical Negligence Solicitor, Julie Garner believes the use of artificial intelligence in NHS cancer screening will save lives. Julie’s comments are in response to a new Artificial Intelligence programme designed to accurately detect breast cancer in…
The trends in Anthony Dixon’s surgeries and knowing there are alternative treatments available
Patient Claim Line's Litigation Executive, Amy Hughes reflects on the quality of life many women have following negligent surgery and the importance of understanding all the available treatments. If you find yourself in need of an operation, you plac…
Claimant awarded £11,000 settlement after prolonged wait for correct foot surgery
A 59-year-old woman has received an £11,000 settlement after Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust admitted a CT Scan to treat ongoing swelling and foot pain should have been arranged sooner. Janet Corbin, from Kent experienced a 12 month delay in surgery, mon…
Communication in the NHS – Time for an upgrade?
Written by Solicitor/Senior Litigation Executive, Kate Goodman For the past few years, we have repeatedly heard about the impact of austerity on the NHS, and the need to prioritise. Despite austerity, the NHS has found a way to invest in new medical…
94-year-old man compensated for Pharmacy’s repeat prescription error
A 94-year-old man has been awarded £4,100 after being prescribed double his usual dose of medication that led to six months of pain and suffering. Bernard Miller, 94 from Nottingham, was already on a repeat prescription of 50mg Flecainide to treat pa…
Man suffers years of pain and discomfort after medical equipment was left in place during an operation
A 40 year old man has received £15,000 from West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust after medical equipment was left in place during an operation. The man, who is a full time carer for his daughter, initially underwent a procedure at West Suffolk Hospital…
Decision to deny use of Infliximab cost career in teaching and triggered years of abdominal and bowel suffering
A 42-year-old man has settled his claim for more than a million pounds compensation after he was told it is unlikely he will ever work again. The claimant, who has chosen not to be named, has received the settlement after experiencing over ten years…