A&E diagnostic bias: when first impressions become fatal
Recent media coverage surrounding the tragic death of 20-year-old law student Libby Instone has once again highlighted the dangers of diagnostic bias within urgent and emergency care settings. ‘She was failed over the final few days of her life’: Sky News speaks to the boyfriend of Libby Instone | UK News | Sky News Libby […]
Self-diagnosis, online misinformation and why accurate medical diagnosis matters
More People Are Turning to the Internet for Health Advice – But at What Cost? Whether it’s a persistent headache, unexplained tiredness or an unusual rash, many people now reach for their phone before they seek medical advice via their GP or consultant. Within seconds, thousands of websites, social media posts and online videos offer […]
Maternity services: why the next challenge is local, not national
The publication of Baroness Valerie Amos’ Independent Investigation into Maternity and Neonatal Services in England (the Amos Review) comes less than a week after Donna Ockenden’s final report into maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, the largest maternity investigation in NHS history, and days after the Government confirmed that Martha’s Rule will be […]
The Amos Review: What is it, and what does it say about maternity care in the UK?
The Amos Review: What is it, and what does it say about maternity care in the UK? The publication of Baroness Valerie Amos’ Independent Investigation into Maternity and Neonatal Services in England, commonly known as the Amos Review, is one of the most significant developments in maternity care in England in recent years. Published alongside […]
How a medical negligence claim works
When something goes wrong with medical care, the explanation comes with a lot of confusing medical terminology, and the reality involves potentially life-changing injuries. You may be left with questions about what went wrong, how it happened and what you can do next. Most people have heard the term “medical negligence”, but if you have […]
Why I specialise in medical negligence law – Rachel Bowen, Legal Director
My decision to specialise in medical negligence law is rooted in a strong personal commitment to supporting individuals who have been affected by failures in medical care. From the very early years of my career, it was the one area of law where I felt I could make a real difference to my clients’ outcomes […]
Acquired brain injury claims – understanding potential compensation
When a loved one suffers a brain injury, life can change in an instant. Everyday tasks may become difficult. Work, relationships and independence can all be affected. If the injury was caused by medical negligence, we’re often asked the same question by our clients: “What could compensation actually do for us?” In this article, we […]
Patient Safety Update
One of the most crucial things about effective medical treatment is speed. The faster diagnoses are reached, treatment is given and any signs of getting worse are spotted, the greater the chance of a recovery. Recent changes in the NHS show that they are taking this more seriously than ever before, with two new initiatives […]
How much compensation could I get for medical negligence? The Judicial College Guidelines explained
What are the Judicial College Guidelines? The Judicial College Guidelines are used by courts, lawyers and insurers as a reference point when valuing compensation for injuries. They set out guideline compensation brackets for a wide range of injuries, reflecting factors such as: the nature and severity of the injury the duration of symptoms the impact […]
A successful claim after a pharmacy dispensing error made a client seriously ill
We acted for the estate of an elderly woman following a serious pharmacy dispensing error that resulted in her emergency hospital admission. Diane (whose name has been changed) was an 83‑year‑old woman with a complex medical history, including diabetes and chronic kidney disease. To help manage her medication safely, her prescriptions were dispensed in a […]
Why I specialise in surgical negligence claims
Why I specialise in surgical negligence claims Anita Marriott, Medical Negligence Solicitor at Davies and Partners My chosen specialism is in surgical negligence claims. When surgery goes wrong, the impact on a patient’s life can be enormous. For many people, surgery is meant to fix a problem, not create a new one. When avoidable mistakes […]
Shine at 60: what has changed in medical negligence over the last 60 years?
As our friends at Shine celebrate the charity’s 60th anniversary, that means 60 years of people with hydrocephalus and spina bifida potentially experiencing negligent medical treatment. In this article, we’ll look at how medical negligence has changed in the UK during that time, and whether patients now can feel safer and more secure than they […]