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 | 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 Russell Worth | 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...
