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Support offered to women who have suffered ectopic pregnancy
- 04.11.2016
- HannahBottomley
- Clinical-negligence, Opinion, Clinical-negligence, Opinion
New guidelines come into force today in relation to the management of ectopic pregnancies as reported by the Royal College of Midwives.
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Variation in maternity services and stillbirths across the UK
- 02.11.2016
- GillEdwards
- Clinical-negligence, Opinion, Clinical-negligence, Opinion
The maternity ratings are based not only on the stillbirth and neonatal death rates, but also on maternal smoking, women’s reported experience of maternity services and choices in services.
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Report finds NHS are not dealing with complaints properly
- 01.11.2016
- GillEdwards
- Clinical-negligence, Opinion, Clinical-negligence, Opinion
In the report published yesterday, some patients had experienced delays in diagnosing cancer which can have a devastating effect on the long term outcome where the cancer has become invasive or terminal because of the delays.
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Lack of beds cause delays in treatment for paralysed patients
- 28.10.2016
- HannahBottomley
- Clinical-negligence, Opinion, Clinical-negligence, Opinion
Suffering a spinal injury is a life-changing event but the recent Sky News article has highlighted how such tragic injuries can be made worse for the individual as a result of a lack of suitable beds and care.
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Eye-opening study into risks of hysterectomy
- 27.10.2016
- HannahBottomley
- Clinical-negligence, Opinion, Clinical-negligence, Opinion
I was very interested to read the recent study published by the Royal College of Midwives looking at the risks associated with different methods of hysterectomy.
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Almost a third of maternity units shut doors temporarily
- 21.10.2016
- HannahBottomley
- Clinical-negligence, Opinion, Clinical-negligence, Opinion
Whilst it is shocking to hear that the RCM (Royal College of Midwives) found that almost one third of maternity units had to shut their doors temporarily during the last year the reasons given are unfortunately not surprising.
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New recommended measures to make childbirth safer
- 18.10.2016
- GillEdwards
- Clinical-negligence, Opinion, Clinical-negligence, Opinion, Clinical-negligence, Opinion, Clinical-negligence, Opinion, Clinical-negligence, Opinion, Clinical-negligence, Opinion
The government launched their Safer Maternity Care Action Plan yesterday with the ambition to halve the rates of stillbirths, neonatal deaths, maternal deaths and perinatal brain injuries by 2030.
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New birth injury compensation scheme shouldn't be rushed
- 18.10.2016
- HannahBottomley
- Clinical-negligence, Opinion, Clinical-negligence, Opinion, Clinical-negligence, Opinion, Clinical-negligence, Opinion
Whilst any scheme which aims to try and ensure quick and effective resolution of complaints surrounding maternity related injuries should be applauded, it should not be rushed through at the expense of the individual patients.
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Impact of disability on the family, not just the individual
- 14.10.2016
- HannahBottomley
- Clinical-negligence, Opinion, Clinical-negligence, Opinion
Whilst attending the fantastic Breaking More Boundaries Conference on Friday 7th October, one of the afternoon sessions got me thinking about my own life. The focus the session was on families and looking at the impact brain injury has, not just on the individual, but on their friends and family.
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Campaign dedicates entire day to raise awareness of thrombosis
- 06.10.2016
- HannahBottomley
- Clinical-negligence, Opinion, Clinical-negligence, Opinion
Thrombosis is a very serious medical condition which can have devastating and sometimes fatal consequences. When reading the article, two tragic cases came to mind which PotterReesDolan have been pursuing on behalf of the patients and their families.
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