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Accountancy regulators confront AI cheating in exams
Zoe Beels
7 March 2023
NHS in Crisis – Delays in emergency treatment - Where does this leave patient safety?
As clinical negligence specialists, we help those who have sadly been injured as a result of problems with the standard of medical treatment that they have received. It is with concern that we observe the difficulties that are continuing to unfold within our National Health Service this winter.
1 March 2023
Failure to pay out medical damages
The tragic case of Clive Worthington, who took his own life following difficulties with dental insurance, highlights the little-known problem of potential risks involved with indemnities provided by medical defence organisations.
22 February 2023
An update on the Birth Injury Early Notification Scheme
The Early Notification Scheme (ENS) is run by NHS Resolution, the organisation which deals with legal claims against the NHS. It was introduced in 2017 to provide a new approach to compensating those who have suffered an injury at birth due to negligence. Traditionally, where a child is injured at birth and the family wishes to pursue a claim they would instruct a solicitor and a legal claim would be started. Such claims can take a long time to resolve issues of liability and incur very large costs.
23 August 2022
What are ‘Never Events’?
‘Never Events’ are, as the name implies, incidents affecting patients which should never occur. The NHS defines Never Events as ‘serious, largely preventable patient safety incidents that should not occur if healthcare providers have implemented existing national guidance or safety recommendations.’ Therefore, provided the guidance and recommendations are followed, there should be strong systemic barriers in place to prevent Never Events from occurring. That being said, Never Events do happen.
24 June 2022
Supporting You In Dealing With Trauma Why Trauma-Informed Lawyering is Crucial
Many people who contact us for advice have experienced life-changing events. Our clients include people who have suffered medical negligence and been involved in cases of sexual abuse.