Clinical Negligence
Hospital Deaths, the Role of the Coroner and Inquests
Hospital Deaths We are often approached by families following the death of a family member in hospital. It is a difficult time for all concerned. Before a death can be formally registered a Doctor will need to issue a Medical Certificate giving the cause of death. If the death occurs in hospital this is usually done by a hospital Doctor who will hand the Certificate to the next of kin in a sealed envelope addressed to the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages, together with a Notice explaining how to register the death. The Doctor may not always be able to issue a Medical... Read more
Slipped Upper Femoral Epiphysis
A slipped epiphysis occurs when the growth plate of the femur slips out of position. It is a condition most common amongst 10-16 year olds and occurs twice as often in boys as in girls. Although associated with obesity, it can also occur in tall, thin individuals. The onset of an acute slip presents with severe pain. The onset of a chronic slip may cause leg pain and limping. Both are associated with an altered gait. It is very important that a diagnosis is made quickly. A slipped or slipping epiphysis is often misdiagnosed as a muscle strain as it presents with similar symptoms of... Read more
Defective Hip Replacement Surgery
On 24th August 2010 one of the world's major manufacturers of replacement hip joints, De Puy, (a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson) recalled two of its products in light of concerns that had been expressed regarding potential defects with the implants. The concerns relate to two systems manufactured by the company, namely their ASR XL Acetabular Hip System and their ASR Hip Resurfacing System. These systems were only used after July 2003, consequently, a patient who had a hip replacement using one of these products between July 2003 and 2010, when they were withdrawn from use, may have... Read more
NHS Complaints Procedure
How to Complain Most medical care and treatment goes well, but things occasionally go wrong and you may want to complain. So where do you start? Every NHS Organisation has a complaints procedure. To find out about it, ask a member of staff, look on the hospital or Trust's website, or contact the Complaints Department for more information. What Are My Rights? If you are not happy with the care or treatment you have received or you have been refused treatment for a condition, you have the right to complain, have your complaint investigated, and be given a full and prompt... Read more
Pursuing a Claim for Clinical Negligence
If you are seeking compensation for negligent treatment received by you then you should instruct a specialist clinical negligence Solicitor who will pursue a civil claim on your behalf. Some of the relevant issues relating to your case will be: Negligence To succeed it will be necessary to establish: That the health care provider was negligent and; That the negligent treatment has caused you injury or damage Test For Negligence The test is whether or not the standard of care received fell below the acceptable standard of a reasonable body of medical opinion in the... Read more
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