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A&E closures – the Army’s battle?
Concerns have been raised today about the shortage of doctors at hospitals, which is forcing them to consider bringing in Army medics ( BBC ). Yvette Cooper, the Shadow Home Secretary, has said she is deeply worried about proposals to bring in Army resources at the A&E unit at a...
Stillbirths and baby deaths due to medical negligence must be reduced
Today the charity Sands (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society) called for action to cut the shocking number of stillbirths and baby deaths in Britain ( The Guardian ). Up to 1,200 stillbirths a year could be avoided according to Sands. Meanwhile it claims that 17 babies are stillborn or die...
Medical errors that led to death of new mother must never be repeated
This week I settled a legal case on behalf of the family of a new mother who died in the most tragic of circumstances due to medical errors .
The lady in question passed away just days after her new baby girl was born, after becoming unwell due to the negligence of the medical staff who...
Devastating effects of spinal injury medical negligence mean rehabilitation is key
Cases of spinal injury medical negligence are some of the most devastating we see as clinical negligence solicitors, due to the cruel impact they have on a victim's life. One of the most prevalent problems is misdiagnosis of spinal conditions and injuries, such as Cauda Equina Syndrome ,...
Organ removal mix up leads to patient death
As a clinical negligence solicitor, I am used to working on serious cases of patient injury, some of which are the result of indefensible medical errors. However, it was still shocking to hear about the case of Amy Francis, the woman who died after an experienced surgeon accidentally tried to...
Cash injection for medical negligence victims good news but errors must be brought under control
Health Secretary Andrew Lansley is to inject £185 million into the pot that funds compensation pay-outs for victims of medical negligence, as its supply of cash had almost run dry ( Daily Mail ).
Surging cases and improvements in survival rates for brain damaged babies needing lifelong...
Are middle aged surgeons the safest?
According to new research, patients undergoing an operation are in the safest position if their surgeon happens to be middle aged ( BBC ).
The researchers claim that age impacts on the surgical ability of doctors, in that those who are younger and inexperienced, or at the top of the age...
