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How has COVID-19 affected medical treatment in the UK? Research findings
Since the outbreak of Coronavirus in the UK last year, the pandemic has taken a serious toll on the NHS with Professor Chris Withy reporting that the…
DNACPR orders may have been made without patients informed consent says CQC
Written by Senior Litigation Executive, Kate Goodman At the date of this article, COVID 19 has claimed the lives of 59,699 people who have died within…
Our advice following reports of unethical retention of bone samples
Reports have recently surfaced of a Birmingham-based surgeon who allegedly collected and stored the bones of more than 5,000 patients over 25 years. M…
Medical Negligence lawyer responds to mesh review
In light of the recently released review by Baroness Cumberlege into the use of Primodos, Sodium Valproate and mesh in gynaecological procedures, Chri…
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…
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 feve…
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 Carso…
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 commen…
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 comment…
Hospitals need greater stroke awareness and more consultants
A lack of ‘stroke aware’ consultants is having a negative impact on the NHS. Peter Rigby, a Director at Patient Claim Line, is responding to concerns…
Concern for Southport and Ormskirk’s vulnerable patients
Following Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust’s latest Care Quality Commission inspection report, the overall rating of ‘requires improvement’ r…
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 p…