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Opinion  |  25:11:20
Adverse incidents for babies affected by oxygen deprivation at term birth: what changes have occurred to the NHS Early Notification Scheme’s and Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch’s investigations? An update
Kerstin Scheel explains the changes made to processes of the NHS Early Notification Scheme (ENS) and Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB) in light of COVID-19.
Case Study  |  24:11:20
Successful case against The Whittington Hospital NHS Trust for negligence resulting in cerebral palsy
Kerstin Scheel details a claim involving a six-year-old boy who suffered negligent treatment at birth, resulting in cerebral palsy.
Opinion  |  16:11:20
The Disability Discrimination Act 25 years on – has it achieved its aims?
Eirian Hitchmough, a solicitor in our Compensation Protection Unit, recognises last week's anniversary of the Disability Discrimination Act and explains how things have changed in the last 25 years - as well as what still needs to happen...
Case Study  |  12:11:20
Successful fatal claim for delayed treatment of aortic stenosis
A case was brought by the daughter of T – a relatively elderly lady who suffered from aortic stenosis.
Case Study  |  12:11:20
£85,000 settlement for fatally negligent failure to monitor aortic stenosis
In this very sad case, a claim was brought by the widow of a patient who had experienced negligent treatment of aortic stenosis. To protect the family’s privacy, here we will refer to him as P.
Case Study  |  05:11:20
Claim settled for partial tongue removal against Bristol hospital Trust
Kerstin Scheel relays the details of a claim involving a client whose tongue had to be removed following a delay in treatment of macroglossia (a swelling or enlargement of the tongue).
Case Study  |  05:11:20
Claim settled for infection contracted prior to brain surgery under North Bristol NHS Trust’s care
Kerstin Scheel details a settled claim involving a client who sustained brain damage from an infection contracted during hospital treatment for epilepsy.
Opinion  |  05:11:20
Scoliosis correction surgery – what are the risks and how can they be mitigated?
Simon Elliman considers the risks associated with procedures to correct scoliosis and what sometimes goes wrong, either in terms of achieving the desired outcome, or by way of catastrophic complications of the surgery.
Opinion  |  29:10:20
The importance of rehab after a stroke – a client story
Here Sarah White from our Medical Negligence team relays the story of one client who experienced a stroke, and how ensuring he got the right rehab changed is outlook on the future.
Opinion  |  27:10:20
Claiming for negligent cancer treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic – is it even possible?
As stories of delayed cancer diagnosis and treatment related to COVID-19 continue to appear, Simon Elliman - head of our Medical Negligence department - explains the challenges of bringing a claim and the options people have if they have experienced negligence.
Case Study  |  21:10:20
Claim settled for significant maternal injuries against Bristol hospital Trust
Kerstin Scheel details a recent claim against a Bristol hospital Trust for significant maternal injuries including vaginal and perineal tears, some of which required a blood transfusion.
Opinion  |  06:10:20
The impact of COVID-19 on charities helping people with cerebral palsy
The COVID-19 crisis has had a devastating effect on numerous aspects of the economy, and the charity sector is no exception. It is estimated that the sector has lost at least £4.5 billion in income as a consequence of the pandemic, so many charities have had to fall back on their reserves.
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