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Posted on March 25, 2019
Medical Negligence, Uncategorized

Medical negligence lawyer, Oliver Thorne, is often asked, 'Can I claim compensation from a GP if a medical mistake is made?' The answer has always been ‘yes’, but a new scheme makes the legal position even more clear-cut. From 1st April 2019, NHS Resolution is operating a new state-backed insurance scheme for GPs in England. It is called the Clinical Negligence Scheme for General Practice (CNSGP). The scheme automatically covers all GPs for compensation claims made against them (or anyone working...

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Posted on March 6, 2019
Medical Negligence

Clinical negligence lawyer Oliver Thorne, looks at claiming compensation for a mistake in diagnosing cauda equina syndrome. Cauda equina syndrome occurs when the nerves situated at the base of the spinal cord are compressed. This can be caused by a slipped disc or a disc prolapse. It can be a devastating condition if it is not swiftly diagnosed and treated, resulting in paralysis, incontinence and the loss of sexual function. Because the spinal nerves cannot be repaired, cauda equina should be treated as...

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Posted on January 7, 2019
Medical Negligence

Medical negligence lawyer Oliver Thorne considers whether a family should have professional legal representation at a hospital death inquest. If someone close to you dies while in hospital or as a result of medical treatment, an inquest may be required to formally establish how the death occurred. An inquest does not determine if anyone is to blame for the death. However, information is often disclosed during the inquest process which can assist in assessing whether the death was avoidable. So if legal proceedings for clinical negligence...

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Posted on October 24, 2018
Medical Negligence

Bowel cancer is very common and roughly 41,800 are diagnosed per year as confirmed by Cancer Research UK. Screening is offered to check polyps which could potentially turn in to cancer if untreated. Common symptoms relating to bowel cancer include abdominal pain, discomfort, feeling bloated, evidence of blood in your stools and a persistent change in bowel habit. Individuals within the UK only receive regular screening tests from the age of 60.  In some areas of the UK, individuals  who are 55...

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Posted on October 17, 2018
Accident Claims and Personal Injury, Medical Negligence

Slee Blackwell’s personal injury and clinical negligence teams have made the finals of the Personal Injury Awards 2018. In fact we have 4 finalists in 3 different categories. We have two lawyers up for the Claimant Lawyer of the Year award. Medical negligence partner Oliver Thorne, who is currently spearheading our PIP breast implant action in France, is one finalist. The other is sex abuse lawyer, Rachel Thain. Oliver is also a finalist in the Clinical Negligence Lawyer of the Year award. And Slee...

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Posted on October 9, 2018
Medical Negligence

Over 26,00 people in England had an amputation due to diabetes last year. This represents an increase of 14% on the previous year. Below-the-ankle amputations are a particular threat to people suffering from diabetes, with foot problems accounting for the largest proportion of hospital stays among diabetes sufferers. Diabetes can restrict blood supply to the patient’s legs and feet and reduce the feeling in them. This can then lead to infections and ulcers which can be difficult to treat successfully. However, the...

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Posted on July 16, 2018
Medical Negligence

When an inquest might be necessary In most cases the death of someone who has been receiving medical treatment can simply be certified by a medical professional. However there are circumstances when a Coroner may need to become involved and will open inquest proceedings. This is usually because a person has died suddenly, unexpectedly or in unexplained circumstances. These circumstances may be related to the medical treatment the deceased was receiving. It is only when this process has taken place that the death...

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Posted on May 29, 2018
Medical Negligence

  When embarking on a medical negligence claim, the first telephone call is often the hardest to make. It can be even more difficult if the case relates to personal health issues, when the thought of explaining your problem to a complete stranger seems daunting. We appreciate how delicate these things can be and we strive to make things as simple and as stress-free as possible. Our lawyers are easy to talk to and will soon put you at your ease. Remember, we are dealing with these issues...

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Posted on May 8, 2018
Medical Negligence

Our medical negligence lawyers are standing by to assist people who are worried about the NHS breast cancer screening scandal. Almost a decade of missed appointments The government has admitted to an IT error which has caused approximately 450,000 women to miss out on breast screening since 2009. Of those women, it is estimated that up to 270 may have died prematurely as a result, whilst others have had breast cancer identified at a late stage, some too late to start treatment. The error...

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Posted on April 3, 2018
Medical Negligence

Our client had been diagnosed with cervical cancer and undergone radiotherapy, chemotherapy and brachytherapy at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital. Brachytherapy is often used in cervical cancer cases and involves radioactive material being inserted directly into the affected area. Following her brachytherapy treatment she experienced pain in her back and shortness of breath. She was readmitted to hospital where she was diagnosed as having two pulmonary emboli. She remained in hospital as an inpatient for ten days and given anticoagulant treatment. However, when she was...

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