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Our medical negligence claims team regularly write about related legal topics and welcome your comments on our posts. If you would like more information on our services, please don't hesitate to get in touch on 01616 966 229.

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Hospital negligence compensation

Judith Thomas-Whittingham
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When seeking medical treatment at a hospital, you expect to receive professional, competent and compassionate care. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Instances of hospital negligence can lead to devastating outcomes for patients and their...

Diabetes-related negligence compensation guide

Laura Sheehan
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Diabetes is a serious, lifelong medical condition affecting millions of people throughout the UK. While the NHS and private medical practitioners strive to provide quality healthcare, mistakes and negligence can unfortunately lead to avoidable...

GP negligence compensation guide

Judith Thomas-Whittingham
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General practitioners (GPs) are typically your first contact within the healthcare system, providing a vital role in maintaining your health and wellbeing. While most GPs offer reliable and trustworthy care, instances can arise where GP negligence causes...

Guide to A&E (emergency department) negligence compensation

Judith Thomas-Whittingham
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Visiting the Accident and Emergency (A&E) department of a hospital can be a stressful and challenging experience. Patients typically seek urgent care, often needing immediate attention and treatment. However, in some unfortunate circumstances,...

Diabetes-related negligence compensation guide

Judith Thomas-Whittingham
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Diabetes is a serious, lifelong medical condition affecting millions of people throughout the UK. While the NHS and private medical practitioners strive to provide quality healthcare, mistakes and negligence can unfortunately lead to avoidable...

"Anonymity order" in a medical negligence case

Ron Leong
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An anonymity order is a court order to safeguard the identify of a person or a party giving evidence such as witness in legal proceedings by preventing their names and relevant information from being disclosed publicly. This order can be granted by the...

Jess' Rule - new guidance to assist GPs in diagnosing cancer

Colette Crowley
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A new rule is being introduced in GP practices nationwide called Jess' Rule. This is being used in order to assist GP’s to correctly diagnose people sooner. The rule is named after Jessica Brady, a cancer patient who died in 2020 at the age...

Where does your local NHS Trust rank?

Laura Owen
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The scores are in and Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has been ranked top in the first ever published league tables highlighting the performance of NHS trusts in England.  The highest ranking 8 trusts are all specialist ones, with The...

Is cauda equina syndrome a permanent disability?

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Cauda equina syndrome can often result in permanent disability due to nerve damage affecting critical functions such as bladder and bowel control, sexual function, mobility, and sensation. Although timely intervention can enhance outcomes, many people...

What is the difference between an infection and sepsis?

Tom Mooney
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Understanding the difference between infection and sepsis An infection happens when harmful bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites enter the body and multiply, causing damage and illness. Sepsis, on the other hand, is the body's extreme reaction or...

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