What is the Pre-Action Protocol in Clinical Disputes?
The “Pre-Action Protocol for the Resolution of Clinical Disputes” sets out the rules and procedures that parties are expected to…
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Celebrating the NHS at 70
With the NHS turning 70 last month, Kim Huggins, Senior Associate within our Clinical Negligence department turns the tables on the…
Read moreCutting Time on Prostate Cancer
Last week, NHS England announced plans to cut the diagnosis time for prostate cancer from six weeks to a matter…
Read moreVaginal Mesh Surgery to be Banned
Guidance from The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) will include recommendations that vaginal mesh operations should be…
Read moreCancer – Could We Be Doing More?
Over 300,000 people are diagnosed with cancer per year. Research shows that often diagnosis could have been made at an…
Read moreMaternity Unit Under Fire For Baby Deaths
A review has been undertaken at a Devon maternity unit following a succession of deaths and serious injuries involving babies.…
Read moreLocal Hospitals Accused of Cancer Neglect
Concerns have been raised over the increasing number of serious cancer misdiagnosis incidents at local Queens and King George Hospitals…
Read moreBristol Surgeon Investigated – Breaking News
A Surgeon in Bristol is being investigated after reports that a number of his former patients have suffered catastrophic complications…
Read moreRaising Awareness for World Sepsis Day
13 September marked World Sepsis Day. Our Medical Negligence Solicitor explains why it is important to raise awareness of this…
Read morePatients of Ian Paterson Urged to Come Forward
Around 750 private patients treated by disgraced breast surgeon Ian Paterson will receive compensation from a new £37 million fund.…
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