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Accountancy regulators confront AI cheating in exams
Zoe Beels
14 November 2023
Vitamin K for newborns – the simple treatment that should never be neglected
As a lawyer specialising in claims for babies who suffer severe injuries at birth and in the neonatal period, I am extremely saddened that cases are still coming to light where babies are not given vitamin K following birth. Errors such as those highlighted in the recent inquest into the death of seven-week-old William Moris-Patto - where his medical record erroneously stated he had been given the supplement when in fact it had not been administered - are extremely concerning.
9 November 2023
How do you prove clinical negligence?
Claims for medical negligence can be brought for a very wide range of issues - from negligence during birth to failures in surgery and delays in the diagnosis of illness. What is needed successfully to prove a case is the question most often asked by those considering starting a claim. The answer is not straightforward, particularly for certain types of medical negligence. I would advise anyone who feels they may have a case to contact a specialist medical negligence solicitor for advice. Our team at Kingsley Napley has a wealth of knowledge in this area and understands how daunting it can seem at the outset. In this article I discuss some key points about how to prove a case which may be helpful for those considering legal action.
19 October 2023
My hip replacement failed because of infection – do I have a legal claim?
Hip replacement surgery, whereby a damaged hip joint is replaced with an artificial one, is common in the UK, with the majority of procedures being carried out on people between the ages of 60 and 80 years.
12 October 2023
Another young death highlights the need for Martha’s Rule
Senior Coroner Mary Hassell is bringing fresh impetus to the Martha’s Rule campaign. Ms Hassell, the Coroner at the inquest of Martha Mills, now says she has seen striking similarities in the case of another young girl, Riya Hirani, who died from complications of a streptococcal A infection, following apparent failings in care at Northwick Park Hospital.
28 September 2023
Delays in diagnosis and the hidden dangers of CKD
Kidney disease is a public health emergency in the UK and cases are growing rapidly. According to a recent report published by charity Kidney Research UK, 7.61 million people in the UK are predicted to suffer with chronic kidney disease by 2033.
