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Warning Signs of Negligence Following Joint Surgery
Joint surgery can be a life-changing experience, allowing patients to regain mobility and reduce pain. However, there are times when surgeries do not…
The key to recovery after hip replacement surgery
Written by Francesca Paul, Medical Negligence Solicitor Hip replacement surgery is a major procedure that requires a significant amount of recovery ti…
What does the NHS annual report say about maternity negligence?
In the UK, there are hundreds of thousands of babies born every year and this should be an amazing time for families, however, if the correct care is…
Sepsis: a guide for parents
Sepsis can affect anyone at any time in their life, however children, particularly premature babies and infants can be more susceptible to developing…
Kidney disease patient receives over £42K following surgical failures
The Incident Our client, a 51-year-old Safeguarding Officer had lapsed into end stage renal failure as a result of polycystic kidney disease. She was…
Which areas in the UK have the most missed GP appointments, and how much does it cost the NHS?
The cost of missed appointments to the NHS is huge, with around 1 in 15 medical appointments not attended, and recent data from the NHS has shown that…
A guide to reporting a GP for Negligence
When we visit a general practitioner (GP), we trust that they will provide us with competent medical care. GPs are held to the same standards as other…
What can you do if your surgery is cancelled?
Every year, in England, there are thousands of elective operations cancelled by the NHS due to non-medical reasons. Having an operation cancelled can…
Why is it important for treatment and surgery to be acted upon quickly?
Time is a critical factor when treating illnesses, if treatment is delayed, it can lead to irreversible complications for patients. Over the past coup…
What are the most common misdiagnosis’s
Medical misdiagnosis can occur when your GP or any other health professional provides you with an inaccurate or delayed diagnosis. Unfortunately mista…
What are the current medical misdiagnosis statistics?
Medical misdiagnosis occurs when a healthcare professional fails to correctly diagnose a patient with a condition. Misdiagnosis forms the basis of the…
How long are patient waiting times?
Patient waiting times within the NHS have been an issue for a long time and the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic has forced unprecedented changes i…