Medical negligence
What 5 trends in medical negligence are we seeing this year?
Medical negligence is constantly changing, but what five trends are we seeing as 2023 comes to a close? Let’s take a look … Medical negligence is a significant part of healthcare accountability, and with this comes a number of trends that change from year to year. Therefore, it makes it especially important to follow these […]
Can medical supply issues affect the outcome for patients?
Are patients’ lives at risk from medical supply issues? We explore this question, here … Every single day, millions of lives are saved by medicines and medical treatments. That said, almost all of these treatments are reliant on a supply of medicines and equipment, so what happens when the supply runs dry? COVID-19 has seen […]
Medical waiting lists hit record high
The number of people waiting to begin treatment from the NHS has reached a record high. More people than ever before are now having their health put at risk as the country’s health service struggles to rebound from the catastrophic effect of the Covid-19 pandemic. NHS England has reported that, at the end of April […]
Medical misdiagnosis claims: how challenging are they for solicitors?
The trust placed on medical professionals stems from their supposed expertise and knowledge. But, there’s a big difference between theory and practice. Malpractice and misdiagnosis are common concerns anywhere you are in the world. Based on statistics, in the UK, there were around 11,000 clinical negligence claims reported to the NHS from 2018-2019. These incidents […]
Medical devices: when they harm rather than heal
Many of us rely on medical equipment and devices to survive or manage conditions that would otherwise have an adverse impact on our health. These conditions can range from relatively minor to life-threatening. But if the medical equipment or device in use fails or turns out to be faulty, there can be serious consequences. Devices […]
Understanding the common types of birth injuries
The birth of a child should be an occasion for great joy and celebration. Mothers and babies in Ireland enjoy excellent antenatal and postnatal care, and in the vast majority of cases birth is a natural physiological event that doesn’t pose any problems. However, while modern medicine has made the process generally very safe, there […]
The pandemic’s impact on surgery
Surgery is something that’s taken a backseat during the coronavirus pandemic. People who had been scheduled in for routine operations are now having to wait for unknown lengths of time to get the treatment they need. However, it is not just those waiting for routine procedures who have been affected. People with serious conditions who […]
The consequences of dental negligence
Visits to the dentist are rarely fun. These healthcare providers inspire more fear in more people than most other professionals. But how much worse would the anxiety and stress associated with dentistry be if you had suffered from negligence when visiting the dentist? Consequences of dental negligence Dental negligence is rare. But when it does […]
What do I do if I have suffered a medical misdiagnosis?
Getting the news that you have a serious illness like cancer or heart disease is a devastating blow at the best of times. But when this diagnosis is delayed, and your condition has got worse as a result, the news will be even harder to bear. If you have suffered a misdiagnosis then you may […]
Optician negligence and the effect on your eyesight
Your eyes are one of your most important organs. When they’re damaged, you can suffer severe consequences. If the damage was the result of negligence on the part of an optician or optometrist, it is perhaps even more devastating than if it was the result of illness or an accident. When this type of medical […]
