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Doctor being upfront with a patient in accordance with the duty of candour
Opinion  |  23:10:26
Duty of candour: what are your rights when medical treatment goes wrong?
When something goes wrong with medical treatment, getting a straight answer about what happened isn't always easy. Paul Rumley, a Partner in our Clinical Negligence team, explains the duty of candour, what hospitals and other healthcare providers are required to tell patients, and what you can do if important questions go unanswered.
Person affected by sight loss
Opinion  |  21:10:26
Hydroxychloroquine toxicity: when treatment for lupus or arthritis leads to sight loss
Hydroxychloroquine is an important treatment for people living with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, but it can sometimes cause permanent damage to their eyesight. Divya Anand, a Senior Associate in our Clinical Negligence team, is currently representing clients who have suffered sight loss following hydroxychloroquine treatment. Here, she explains why appropriate prescribing and regular eye monitoring are so important.
Case Study  |  20:10:26
£200,000 settlement following delayed diagnosis of perianal abscess
A man who developed sepsis and necrotising fasciitis after a perianal abscess went undiagnosed during consultations with his GP practice has received £200,000 in compensation. Divya Anand, a Senior Associate in our Clinical Negligence team, explains how missed opportunities to assess his worsening symptoms were followed by extensive surgery, months of recovery and lasting injuries.
Opinion  |  14:10:26
Bariatric Surgery: Frequently asked questions
Our expert Bariatric Surgery team answer the most frequently asked questions about bariatric surgery.
Opinion  |  12:10:26
Everybody’s talking about weight loss injections – here’s what you need to know
It seems too good to be true – a regular injection could change your life, your body, your health, the way you see yourself and how others see you. But are weight loss injections like Mounjaro and Wegovy the straightforward answer to our prayers? We are joined by Dr Affifa Farrukh in this article where she explains what you need to know about weight loss injections.
Opinion  |  01:10:26
How are damages calculated in a birth injury clinical negligence claim? A family guide to the quantum process
Once the court has formally confirmed that the Defendant is responsible for your child’s injury, either fully or partly, the case moves into the “quantum” stage. This means working out how much compensation should be claimed to meet your child’s needs, both now and in the future.
Report  |  28:09:26
‘Worrying’ increase in patient admissions for unintended cuts during medical care
Data from the NHS that we've analysed indicates a 65% rise in patients being admitted to hospitals for unintended cuts or punctures during surgical and medical care over the last five years.
Case Study  |  09:09:26
£525,000 settlement for mother after forceps delivery, severe perineal tear and bowel incontinence
Hannah Blackwell and Sophie Angwin-Thornes from our specialist maternal injury team acted for a mother who received £525,000 after a forceps delivery left her with a complex 3B perineal tear, anal sphincter injury, bowel incontinence and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Case Study  |  04:09:26
£120,000 compensation after negligent caesarean section caused cardiac arrest and necessitated a hysterectomy
Sophie Angwin-Thornes in our specialist maternal injury claims team describes how an NHS Trust admitted serious failings in her client’s care, which had life-changing consequences.
Case Study  |  31:07:26
£400,000 settlement after alleged failure to give cauda equina red-flag advice
Head of Medical Negligence Simon Elliman recovered £400,000 for a man left with permanent neurological damage following an alleged failure to provide clear advice about the red-flag symptoms of cauda equina syndrome.
Opinion  |  21:07:26
RWK Goodman and AvMA: working together for safer healthcare
Simon Elliman, Head of Medical Negligence at RWK Goodman, reflects on the firm’s longstanding relationship with Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA) and AvMA’s crucial role in improving patient safety.
Mother and newborn baby
Opinion  |  30:06:26
Amos report on maternity services: Why this must be the moment England finally listens to women
Hannah Blackwell, a Partner in the Clinical Negligence Team and an obstetric negligence specialist, comments on the findings of the Amos report.
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