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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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Growing up with a brain injured sibling is different, I’m sure, in many ways from growing up with an able-bodied sibling. However, in some ways it is exactly the same.
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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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What a fantastic day we had yesterday in Manchester celebrating the golden achievements of Team GB and Paralympics GB.
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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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Sadly we see many claims which arise because their death has been due to someone’s negligence and know only too well that the law in this area has been very slow to reflect the realities of modern life.
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A single blow to the head: how just one punch can kill
- 13.10.2016
- JeanneEvans
- Personal-injury, Opinion, Personal-injury, Opinion
I am acutely aware of the dangers of throwing a single punch, a single blow to the head, from the many cases which I have dealt with where individuals have been assaulted.
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On Friday, at the Breaking More Boundaries Conference in Newbury, I was privileged to hear from a number of individuals who have suffered life altering injuries and disabilities but who have gone on to achieve their dreams no matter what.
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