by Mercury Legal Online | 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 Fiona Tinsley | 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 Fiona Tinsley | Jun 16, 2015 | Accident Claims, Medical Negligence, misdiagnosis advice |
Failure to recognise, identify or investigate symptoms associated with cancer Failure to administer the correct cancer testing when medically indicated by patient symptoms Improper or inappropriate carrying out of cancer testing, such as a biopsy or MRI scan Failure...
by Gavin Moat | Oct 13, 2014 | Medical Negligence, misdiagnosis advice, Videos |
If you’ve suffered as a result of a misdiagnosis by your doctor or hospital, then you could be entitled to make a claim for compensation through Mercury Legal. Find out more about how you can make a claim,...
by Mercury Legal Online | Oct 17, 2013 | Medical Negligence, misdiagnosis advice, News, Personal Injury, Types of Misdiagnosis |
Last week, United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust was fined after an interventional radiologist endured significant exposure to ionising radiation. Boston Magistrates’ Court heard last Monday (7th October) that the man, who was working with a CT scanner at Pilgrim...
by Mercury Legal Online | Sep 24, 2013 | Medical Negligence, misdiagnosis advice, News, Types of Misdiagnosis |
Millions of pounds in compensation is being paid out for medical malpractice at hospitals in Sussex. Nearly £25 million was spent within one year following claims made against its three main hospital trusts, an increase of £3.9 million on the year before. Health...