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Posts tagged 'Misdiagnosis'
Cuts To Legal Aid Hit Clinical Negligence Victims Hardest
In November of last year , proposals were unveiled by the Ministry of Justice which will radically reduce people's access to legal aid. Justice Secretary Ken Clarke said the legal aid "must play its part in fulfilling the Government's commitment to reducing the fiscal deficit".... read more
Push For Savings Lead To Fear For Nursing Standards
Interesting article by the BBC 's health correspondent this week, highlighting concerns over the push for savings in the NHS. While many accept that in the current economic climate public spending cuts are necessities, there is growing evidence that the pressure to save cash in the NHS is... read more
Report Reveals Breast Cancer Undiagnosed In 61 Patients
An enquiry has revealed that a consultant radiologist failed to diagnose breast cancer in 61 different patients, and wrongly gave them the all-clear. The errors stem back to 2000, and the report found that 92% of his patients had not been correctly assessed nor undergone ultrasound... read more
Government Warns Autism Diagnosis In Children Must Improve
Government health advisors have warned that Autism diagnosis and care in children must improve, with NHS staff urged to work more effectively with schools, care workers and charities to bring about change.
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)... read more
Testicle Removed By Mistake Just One Example Of Botched Operation
A common response to a nervous patient asking a doctor if their operation is safe is 'as with all surgery, there is some risk involved'. Being put under anaesthetic puts a strain on the body, particularly on the old and infirm. And sometimes the surgical procedure is tricky due to damage caused... read more
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