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Case Study | 07:03:23

Over £1 million secured for stroke as a result of negligent hospital care

B was a healthy 27 year old when he was diagnosed with a severe flu virus. He became very ill and was admitted to ITU, and was in such a poor condition that he...

Case Study | 07:03:23

Compensation secured for mum who suffered bladder damage during birth of second child

During E’s second pregnancy, she was confident that consultant led care would identify any complications. However, a series of errors led to her sustaining a permanent bladder injury.

Case Study | 18:01:23

Clinical Negligence and limb loss – a case example

Cathy was 69 years old when, during a routine GP appointment, she was urgently referred to hospital; the doctor noticed that Cathy had developed coldness and discolouration of her left foot, which had no...

Opinion | 15:12:22

Does an ambulance delay for a heart attack mean medical negligence?

During cardiac arrest speed of treatment is one of the most important factors that can save a person's life. So if there are delays in ambulance and paramedic response does that mean medical negligence has taken place?

Podcast | 08:12:22

What you need to know about myocardial infarction | Legal Thinking Podcast

Our podcast welcomes Dr Stephen Hoole as he explains what you need to know about myocardial infarction post-COVID.

Opinion | 23:11:22

Is cerebral palsy a result of medical malpractice?

Kerstin Scheel explains what causes cerebral palsy and when the condition may be a result of medical negligence.

Opinion | 17:11:22

Improving patient safety: How can patients be protected from medication related harm?

Earlier this year, NHS Resolution, who are the arm of the NHS responsible for delivering fair resolution of disputes and learning from harm to improve safety, published updated guidance into the prevention of medication...

Opinion | 19:08:22

New framework for patient safety investigations launched by NHS England

Sophie Angwin-Thornes explains the new patient safety incident framework in the NHS, and how it might help.

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Report | 29:06:22

Urgent cauda equina care – have lessons been learned?

In collaboration with the Cauda Equina Champions Charity, we have conducted research that suggests there is still work to be done to improve emergency care for cauda equina syndrome so as to avoid life-changing outcomes.

Opinion | 24:05:22

Avoidable deaths at St George’s Hospital: the saga continues

Joachim Stanley explains the ongoing saga at St George's Hospital in London, where survival rates for cardiac surgery have fallen below accepted safe standards in the past.

Opinion | 21:04:22

Ambulance waiting times: a national health hazard

Joachim Stanley explains how delays in the ambulance services due to Covid can impact upon people's lives.

Opinion | 15:03:22

Find out more about Brain Tumour Awareness Month

Lucy Norton explains what you need to know about Brain Tumour Awareness Month.

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