Special measures and NHS hospitals
The worst hospitals are costing us millions. What happens to them? Recently released figures from the NHS Litigation Authority have shown that hospitals at the centre of recent medical negligence...
View ArticleCancer must be detected in darker skins too
It’s a common misconception that only white people, especially the fair-skinned, risk developing skin cancer. Advice about high-factor sunblock, seeking shade and covering up are most vigorously...
View ArticleClinical negligence compensation statistics
In the UK alone the NHS treat 1 million people every 36 hours and carry out a huge 10.595 million operations in 2012/2013. Out of this huge number it is inevitable that a number of these are going to...
View ArticleBreast augmentation surgery claims guide by Mike Saul
Breast augmentation (breast enlargement) is the most popular cosmetic surgery in the UK, with over 25,000 women having undergone the surgery in the past year. Despite its popularity however, the...
View ArticleHighlights of the NHS Litigation Authority 2014/15 annual report
The recent annual report of the NHS Litigation Authority has targeted the rising costs of clinical negligence claims. According to the report, 1% of the annual NHS budget was spent on claimant legal...
View ArticleNew safer maternity care plan aims to reduce medical negligence claims
Within the last month, seven NHS sites throughout England were named early adopters of specific recommendations laid out through the Safer Maternity Care plan. A combination of more personalised care...
View ArticleWhy misdiagnosing diabetes 1 can be extremely serious
A lot of people go to the doctor feeling tired and having an increased thirst, but a lot of the time it is overlooked by the doctor, and diabetes tests aren’t run as frequently as they should be....
View ArticleThe legal considerations of medical negligence claims
When you need medical attention, you are trusting the experts who treat you to provide you with the very best level of care. Most of the time, your trust is well placed. However, there may be times...
View ArticleMedical negligence claims vs personal injury claims
Need to make a healthcare related claim but not sure what type of claim you should be making? You generally have two options when looking to make a medical claim. These include medical negligence and...
View ArticleMaking a medical claim: what to consider
Medical problems are stressful and often utterly exhausting. But when you seek help for a condition and then find that you’re left in an even worse position, it can result in a real sense of betrayal....
View ArticleDeciding whether to make a medical negligence claim
You’re not going to be in a particularly healthy state when you go looking for medical attention. If you require treatment, something is wrong. When this goes wrong for you, it can feel worse because...
View ArticleWhen GPs get it wrong
Our first port of call when we’re not well is usually our GP. And, in most cases, we’re treated effectively and sent on our way to recover. However, there are instances when GPs get it wrong. Medical...
View ArticleOptician negligence and the effect on your eyesight
Your eyes are one of your most important organs. When they’re damaged, you can suffer severe consequences. If the damage was the result of negligence on the part of an optician or optometrist, it is...
View ArticleWhat do I do if I have suffered a medical misdiagnosis?
Getting the news that you have a serious illness like cancer or heart disease is a devastating blow at the best of times. But when this diagnosis is delayed, and your condition has got worse as a...
View ArticleThe consequences of dental negligence
Visits to the dentist are rarely fun. These healthcare providers inspire more fear in more people than most other professionals. But how much worse would the anxiety and stress associated with...
View ArticleThe pandemic’s impact on surgery
Surgery is something that’s taken a backseat during the coronavirus pandemic. People who had been scheduled in for routine operations are now having to wait for unknown lengths of time to get the...
View ArticleUnderstanding the common types of birth injuries
The birth of a child should be an occasion for great joy and celebration. Mothers and babies in Ireland enjoy excellent antenatal and postnatal care, and in the vast majority of cases birth is a...
View ArticleMedical devices: when they harm rather than heal
Many of us rely on medical equipment and devices to survive or manage conditions that would otherwise have an adverse impact on our health. These conditions can range from relatively minor to...
View ArticleMedical misdiagnosis claims: how challenging are they for solicitors?
The trust placed on medical professionals stems from their supposed expertise and knowledge. But, there’s a big difference between theory and practice. Malpractice and misdiagnosis are common concerns...
View ArticleMedical waiting lists hit record high
The number of people waiting to begin treatment from the NHS has reached a record high. More people than ever before are now having their health put at risk as the country’s health service struggles to...
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