by Russell Worth | Jan 5, 2016 | Accident Claims, Claims, Cosmetic Surgery Claims, Hospital Infections, Medical Negligence, misdiagnosis advice, Personal Injury, Professional Negligence, Types of Misdiagnosis, Wrong Prescription
We are fortunate in the United Kingdom to have a healthcare system that is free at the point of use. The NHS employs thousands of caring individuals who are there to treat illnesses and ailments of all sorts. It also has a huge range of equipment designed to enhance...
by Russell Worth | Aug 3, 2015 | Cosmetic Surgery Claims, Delayed Diagnosis, Hospital Infections, misdiagnosis advice, News, Types of Misdiagnosis
According to a study by the office of the health service ombudsman, more than 40% of NHS investigations into NHS patient complaints are simply not up to standard. They reviewed 150 cases of allegations of avoidable harm, or death, and found failings in the handling of...
by Russell Worth | Mar 19, 2015 | Cosmetic Surgery Claims, News, Sunbed Negligence |
A tanning salon chain in Bristol has been fined after it failed to enforce age restrictions in one of its outlets. Gloden Ltd was fined £4,000 alongside £1,500 in prosecution costs at Bristol Magistrates Court yesterday (18th March). The firm, which operates five...
by Russell Worth | Jan 23, 2015 | Claims, Cosmetic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery Claims, News
Russell Worth is supporting a call from The Royal College of Surgeons that a new system be introduced to prevent surgeons from performing cosmetic surgery procedures outside their speciality. The body, which said current rules are “a big problem” for patients,...
by Russell Worth | Dec 16, 2013 | Accident Claims, Cosmetic Surgery Claims, News
Researchers have warned that botox injections can leave patients feeling depressed. Methods to treat crows’ feet, which involve the Botulinum toxin, have been found to reduce the strength of muscles in the eye area, preventing patients from smiling and showing...
by Russell Worth | Oct 9, 2013 | Cosmetic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery Claims, News
A leading plastic surgeon has called it “shameful” that regulations surrounding dermal fillers have still not been tightened up. It’s almost six months since the NHS medical director, Sir Bruce Keogh, led a review into the cosmetic surgery industry and claimed dermal...