Medical negligence
1 Feb 2023
Mental Health for LGBT+ Community
It is thought that half of the LGBTQ + people experienced depression, that is three in five people. At IMD Solicitors, we believe in diversity, equality and inclusion for all. We are also committed to supporting all our colleagues with challenges related to mental health. On the 1st February 2023 many of us will mark […]
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20 Oct 2022
East Kent Maternity avoidable baby death scandal
East Kent Maternity death scandal where 45 babies died avoidable deaths due to ‘sub-optimal’ care by the hospital that was supposed to care for them is tragic beyond words. One avoidable baby death is too much so what led to the deaths of 45 babies who would have otherwise survived ? An independent review chaired […]
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1 Aug 2022
Infected blood scandal compensation
Thousands of people received contaminated blood in the 1970s and 1980s leaving many with life- long consequences and premature death. Many victims of which many remain unknown were exposed to blood contamination following blood transfusion during surgery or childbirth. Around 2,500 victims have died and those that have survived are left with a restricted life […]
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15 Jul 2022
Pressures on Emergency Services and the Impact on Patients
It was reported recently by the BBC that the pressure on NHS emergency services is getting worse. So how do we know this? Patients are waiting longer than normal for ambulance support. Increased number of NHS staff sickness and increased number of patients going to A& E for urgent care. Possible causes for these could […]
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15 Jul 2022
Consequence of a misdiagnosis and delay in correct treatment
Acting for a client not long back with a misdiagnosed Achilles tendon fracture and tear as a simple sprain has prompted this post. The client in question was a primary school head teacher. She lost her footing on a pavement while walking. She attended the A & E immediately as she heard a ‘crack’. At […]
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15 Jul 2022
Stillbirth and Birth Injury Claims During Covid-19
The birth of a healthy baby is the one wish all parents want to see come to fruition but what happens when the baby is harmed during childbirth due to an avoidable mistake by the medical professionals? This can be devastating for the child and the parents, especially, if the child is left with lasting […]
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15 Jul 2022
Delayed diagnosis and delayed treatment of bowel cancer
We all probably know someone in our circle who has cancer this is a sad reality today. For patients’ and families dealing with a cancer diagnosis often their world is turned upside down once they have to navigate cancer care with the reality of the possibility of a life cut short. The outcome for patients […]
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20 Jun 2022
Cancer- late diagnosis, misdiagnosis and delayed treatment of cancer claims
The word cancer is synonymous with either death or a terminal illness yet if caught in time some patients do recover successfully. With advance in medicine patients have a better chance of survival if the condition is diagnosed in a timely manner so as to allow medical intervention and treatment to start promptly. Patients and […]
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20 Jun 2022
Language during childbirth and maternity care
We all know words matter and language used especially during childbirth, and in maternity care needs to be less judgemental and more personal according to a report led by midwives from the RCM. Maternity care recently has had some bad press especially in light of the maternity scandal on avoidable baby deaths at Shrewsbury & […]
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