Since the mid-20th Century, antibiotics have revolutionised medical care. Unfortunately antibiotics have often been over-prescribed, especially in developing nations and this, together with the increased use of antibiotics in agriculture, has led to a situation where antibiotics are now becoming less effective at fighting the infections they are produced to Read more…
I have worked in the field of Medical Law since 1997 and am aware that a significant number of our Clients have contracted infections whilst having medical treatment. Infections such as c-difficile and MRSA have affected many patients and the threat of contracting such an infection is high when standards Read more…
We welcomed February’s report on whistleblowers by Sir Robert Francis. Patient safety and the improvement of safety standards relies on people being able to raise concerns and there are few people better placed to do this in the NHS than the doctors, nurses and other medical professionals, including student nurses Read more…
Sadly there are many women who suffer an ectopic pregnancy. Having an ectopic pregnancy does not of itself indicate there has been medical negligence. The key questions are whether you were diagnosed within a reasonable time and whether you were given the correct treatment. An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a Read more…
I have been assisting my colleague, James Drydale, on a recent case involving a missed sub-dural haematoma, which has had a devastating impact on our client. What is a sub-dural haematoma and what does a misdiagnosis mean? A sub-dural haematoma is a very serious condition which is usually caused by Read more…
Pressure ulcers or sores, commonly referred to as bed sores, are a type of injury that breaks down the skin and underlying tissue. They are caused when an area of skin is placed under pressure, which can often become a problem when a person is receiving treatment in a hospital Read more…