Medical negligence
13 Apr 2021
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month April 2021
This month marks Bowel Cancer awareness. Did you know that every 15 minutes someone in UK is diagnosed with bowel cancer ? According to Bowel Cancer UK charity every year in UK about 16,000 people die of this terrible disease that is 44 people a day. This is the fourth most common cancer in UK and […]
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29 Mar 2021
Myths About Clinical Negligence / Medical Negligence Claims
There are myths about medical negligence claims also known as Clinical negligence cases. In the UK we have access to good medical health care. Most health and medical practitioners are caring and diligent however, sometimes avoidable mistakes can and do happen. The impact of a medical mistake can sometimes have serious consequences on the patient […]
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15 Mar 2021
Brain Awareness Week 11th -18th March 2021
As we approach this week we have the chance to thank all those involved in raising awareness of how important our brain is. This is a global campaign to raise awareness and raise vital funds for brain awareness, innovation, research and science. The movement was started by the Dana Foundation and around the world many […]
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5 Mar 2021
No-Fault Compensation For Clinical Negligence Cases
We hear many times that a review is taking place and we get our hopes up but on this occasion I am truly glad this is being considered. Whether this becomes law and makes it easy for the victim of medical negligence remains to be seen. I say this because a Clinical negligence solicitor, I […]
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2 Mar 2021
Can I Still Make A Claim For Clinical Negligence During The Pandemic ?
To say the last year has been like a bad dream is an understatement and nobody wants to put pressure on those who are looking after our well-being. However, we are coming across people who fear if they dare make a claim especially, if they have had negligent medical treatment which has caused them an […]
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1 Mar 2021
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month – March 2021
There are more than 7,500 women in U.K. who are diagnosed with Ovarian cancer and sadly, this cancer is one of the 6 most common cancers in women in U.K. The awareness month seeks to raise awareness of this disease and to educate us all. Ovarian cancer is cancer of the ovaries. Symptoms of Ovarian […]
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26 Feb 2021
Fall In Cancer Referrals By 50% To Cancer Services During Pandemic
There was a fall in referrals to cancer services by half in the first wave of the pandemic. This potentially means late diagnosis and an impact on recovery as well as survival rates. A recent BBC report mentions that a study from Cardiff University and Cancer Research UK which interviewed 8,000 people raised concerns that […]
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2 Feb 2021
World Cancer Day – 04/02/2021
This is an international day marked on Thursday February 4th to raise awareness of cancer This event was started by the Union for International Cancer Control in 2008. Their aim is to encourage the prevention by educating the public to spot early signs or worrying symptoms by seeking medical attention and or intervention earlier. Early […]
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28 Jan 2021
Misdiagnosis of Cancer and Unnecessary Treatment
A recent case reported by BBC about a care worker being misdiagnosed with cancer which the victim described as a “cruel joke” is a sad case of what happens when a serious medical mistakes happens. The lady in question was diagnosed with a rare type of blood cancer resulting in her receiving unnecessary as well […]
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