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Pharmaceutical Negligence Claims – Q&A

In this Q&A transcribed from our podcast on Prescription Errors, Sara Montgomery of our Medical Negligence team answers common questions we often get from Clients who’ve experienced a prescription, medication or dispensing error and have sought legal advice on the matter.   What are Pharmaceutical Negligence claims? Pharmaceutical negligent claims are claims where the Pharmacy…

Dispensing Error – Case Study

Our client contacted us following an event where she was incorrectly dispensed the wrong medication dosage. Our client experienced side effects due to this error which were ongoing for several weeks, including severe pain and illness. It was then noted that the prescription was 200mg lower than the typical dosage. As a result of this,…

Displaced Intracapsular Fracture – Case Study

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…

Ulcer and Sepsis – Case Study

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,…

Hand Injury – Case Study

Our client approached us in relation to a Medical Negligence claim arising out of medical treatment following an injury to their hand which was sustained in an assault.   Our client attended Accident & Emergency, was given stitches and sent home without further treatment planned.     They returned to A&E three days later and…

Five Prostate Cancer Facts

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…

Testicular Cancer Guide – Checking Your Lumps

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…

Medical Consent – Case Study

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…

Medication Dispensing Error – Case Studies

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…

Bowel Cancer – Case Study

The Claimant - a middle-aged man - attended his General Practitioner on multiple occasions over an extended period of time, reporting blood in his stools.