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Our client suffered a fall and experienced pain in her hip, groin and legs. Following two days of rest and use of painkillers at home, the pain in her hip and groin worsened, and she was taken to A&E with the use of a wheelchair. Upon examination, reduced movement was noted and an x-ray…
Our client received medical treatment in June 2016. After attending her GP with symptoms, she was admitted to hospital as these had progressed to be more severe. It was noted by medical professionals that our client was at high risk of sustaining pressure sores. However, inspection for these was not performed daily. Soon after,…
Prostate cancer affects 47,500 UK men in the UK every year, yet still it remains a condition that many feel embarrassed or unwilling to speak about and confront. As with all aggressive illnesses, early detection is vital to get the best treatment and most positive long-term outcome. With this in mind, we share five facts…
A recent survey reveals that, although men on average ‘check’ their testicles seven times a day, 62% of the respondents would not allow a medical professional near them. The Movember Foundation – an international movement raising awareness of men’s physical and mental health issues – recommends that checks are made once a month to…
Consent is an important element of medical treatment for both patient and treating clinician. Participating in valid consent gives the patient access to the chosen medical treatment and gives the doctor the legal authority to proceed with the treatment. Consent must be: Voluntary – The decision to consent to medical treatment must be made by…
Following on from our article about the inevitability of a medication dispensing error within community or hospital pharmacies, we share two case studies of matters we’ve settled. Case Study – One The Claimant, a was a woman who had for a number of years received a repeat prescription of a specific hormone patch since…
The Claimant - a middle-aged man - attended his General Practitioner on multiple occasions over an extended period of time, reporting blood in his stools.
