Also sometimes referred to as clinical negligence, medical negligence occurs when somebody receives treatment or care from a medical professional which is not up to the expected standards. This then results in the patient’s condition deteriorating, delays/prevents recovery or even causes injury. Some of the most common cases of negligence are as a result of…
Cancer is a time-dependent condition. This means that the disease spreads with time; without the right medical attention, cancer becomes more difficult to treat or even become terminal. While NHS hospitals and staff usually do a conscientious job of providing timely and accurate cancer diagnosis and treatment, cancer misdiagnosis is one of the leading causes…
We put our complete trust in the diagnosis and treatment recommendations of our doctors, as they possess the qualification and experience to help us feel better. We do not expect to suffer any further injury or illness or for our condition to worsen. However, in just one year, over 1,300 patients made NHS compensation claims,…
Most patients who receive medical care in NHS centres across the UK are treated very well. The high-quality care rendered by the NHS means patients do not have any problems. However, things do go wrong on occasion. While we appreciate and understand the pressure under which our doctors discharge their duty, NHS negligence is never…
