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29 June 2023

Cauda Equina Syndrome – Clear national guidance at last

Cauda equina syndrome (‘CES’) is well known for giving rise to claims for medical negligence, not least because there has been no clearly defined national pathway for diagnosis, treatment and management.  I examine this below and discuss a new pathway which aims to bring positive change.

Richard Lodge

27 June 2023

Bowel conditions: Misdiagnosis and Delays

When bowel conditions are diagnosed late, the impact on the suffer can be considerable. Here we look at some bowel conditions, why their diagnosis can be delayed and when claims for medical negligence can arise.

Kirsty Allen

5 June 2023

Who cares for the carers?

According to Carers UK, 1 in 8 of us are providing unpaid care for family and friends. 

Kirsty Allen

30 May 2023

Spotlight on nerve injuries – legal claims and medical advances

Nerves are like the underground tube network in our body’ (Marco Sinisi, consultant neurosurgeon).

James Bell

25 May 2023

Aortic dissection – a medical emergency often fatal when missed

We are currently working on claims for failures in the treatment of aortic dissection and here we discuss what the condition involves and why legal cases for medical negligence arise.    

What is an aortic dissection?

The aorta is the main artery which carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to the rest of the body. It is a muscular tube that has three layers of tissue. An aortic dissection occurs when the inner layer of this artery tears, causing blood to leak, leading to the inner and middle layers separating. If the outer wall is ruptured then the condition is often fatal.

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