Nov 21, 2016 | GP Claims, Medical Negligence
Although it seems unlikely that a General Practitioner make fewer mistakes than other doctors, they are overall less likely to get sued. This is likely because of the special ongoing relationship that many patients have with their GPs. Also, the vast majority of care...
Nov 21, 2016 | A&E, Cancer & Oncology, Clinical Negligence, GP Claims, Medical Emergencies, Medical Negligence, Misdiagnosis
Medical professionals do a fantastic job of helping people in their time of need, providing expert advice and treatment to prevent injury or illness and to help with their recovery. However, medical professionals, such as GPs and nurses, are not immune from making...
Nov 21, 2016 | Drug & Medication Errors, GP Claims
Common Prescription Drug Error Mistakes Wrong dose/strength of a drug sometimes leading to overdose Wrong drug Wrong patient Incorrect labels Computer error Warfarin/Heparin dose errors leading to pulmonary embolism and death Drugs administered intravenously instead...
Nov 21, 2016 | Cancer & Oncology, Clinical Negligence, Medical Negligence, Misdiagnosis
At one time, a diagnosis of cancer was considered a death sentence, but nowadays many cancers can be treated successfully, particularly if they are discovered in the early stages of the disease. On the whole, the earlier the diagnosis is made, the greater the chance...
Nov 21, 2016 | Birth Injuries, Obstetrics
Stillbirth is the death of a baby before or during a birth after 24 weeks of pregnancy. In one year, between five and six babies in every 1,000 are stillborn. The most common causes of stillbirth are: Congenital defects Placenta coming away from the wall of the uterus...
