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 | Antenatal, Birth Injuries, GP Claims, Misdiagnosis, Obstetrics
Gynaecalogical Injuries & Medical Negligence Gynaecology is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders in the female reproductive system and is related to obstetrics due to the effects clinical negligence errors during pregnancy can have on women. The...
Nov 21, 2016 | A&E, Clinical Negligence, GP Claims, Medical Negligence, Misdiagnosis
Orthopaedic surgery or orthopaedics generally means anything to do with bones or connected tissues or more precisely, the musculoskeletal system, which is made up of: Bones Muscles Cartilage Ligaments Tendons Joints Soft tissue Nerves An orthopaedic claim relates to a...
