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Press Round-Up: Regulatory and Professional Discipline – May 2026
Jack Garden
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.