Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis of Bowel Conditions What You Need To Know About Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis of Bowel Conditions in the UK Late or misdiagnosed bowel conditions can sometimes lead to a person’s mental or physical health being affected. In this short article we’re going to take a look at the most common misdiagnosed …
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Medical Negligence Explained What is medical negligence? Medical negligence happens when a patient fails to receive the correct care or treatment from a health care professional resulting in physical or mental harm to their patient. Negligence can present itself in different forms, some of the main ones being, misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, in correct treatment and …
Lack of Informed Consent Compensation Claims Arising Out of Lack of Informed Consent All medical professionals take responsibility for managing your care and treating you responsibly. They also have a duty of care to explain any risks arising out of recommended treatment or decisions and make sure you understand them completely. If they do not …
Misdiagnosis In the NHS NHS Misdiagnosis Cases Visiting the doctor or hospital is no fun for anyone and in fact most of us dread it. but we trust the medical professionals we see and that the advice, diagnosis or treatment provided is correct. However, as in any other profession, mistakes can be made. You may …
Cancer & Misdiagnosis How Often is Cancer Misdiagnosed? The big C is something we all fear and is one of the leading killers in society today;. Nobody wants to become seriously ill in their lifetime but it’s important to look for symptoms so a diagnosis can be obtained as soon as possible. The right treatment …
What is Medical Negligence? Medical Negligence Explained Medical negligence is a type of personal injury claim that involves a person suffering an injury, poor care and even death, due to the inadequate care they have received from medical professionals. It’s important to remember that when it comes to medical negligence, every case is different and …
4 Most Common Medical Negligence Cases Most Common Medical Negligence Cases Medical negligence happens more often than people think and some people might not even realise they have suffered from it, until someone else makes them aware or they suffer symptoms caused by the negligence. It’s important to remember that a three year time limit, …
Medical Negligence Death Compensation What Is Death By Negligence Or Wrongful Death? Losing a loved one is never easy and the last thing most people think about is claiming compensation. However, if you have lost a loved one due to medical negligence, then you may be able to make a claim against the hospital or …
Have You Suffered From A Never Event? What Is A Never Event? The NHS has a number of situations that they deem “never events”, these are situations that should never happen to a patient is if the correct guidance and practices are followed. However, sadly “never events” continue to occur. This term covers things such …
What Is The Time Limit For Medical Negligence Claims? Is There A Time Limit For Medical Negligence Claims? Many people find themselves wondering, Is there a time limit for medical negligence claims? Well, the simple answer is yes. The Limitation Act 1980 sets out the different time periods during which you can bring legal cases …
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