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Kingsley Napley’s Medical Negligence Team ‘walks together’ with the Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity
Sharon Burkill
14 November 2018
Heart-breaking robotic surgery: Patient dies as a result of robotic assisted heart surgery
Evidence revealed at the inquest raises important questions about negligence, training policies, and about the use of technology in healthcare in general.
31 October 2018
Sexual Abuse Compensation: Civil Claims for Criminal Allegations
The #Metoo movement, which started just over a year ago, has brought to the surface the prevalence of sexual abuse. Led by the entrainment industry, and fuelled by social media, the movement has empowered individuals around the world to speak out against sexual assault and harassment.
30 October 2018
NHS “Speak up Month” October 2018
Within the NHS October is “speak up month”. This is an initiative of the National Guardian’s Office which is an independent non-statutory body charged with the task of leading culture change in the NHS so that speaking up becomes “business as usual”. Importantly the National Guardian’s Office is not a regulator but it has close links with the Care Quality Commission, NHS England and NHS Improvement.
24 October 2018
Ever waited in A&E?
Her temperature was not coming down, and for the past 3 days, it was an average of 39°C. The usual quick fix of Calpol, water and rest was just not working, and my 6 year old niece was becoming weaker and weaker. We became increasingly worried, and having visited and called the GP, we were advised to go to the paediatric A&E department at Croydon University Hospital.
10 October 2018
Should the NHS pay damages for incorrect advice about waiting times?
At first blush the answer to this is of course not, but what if it was you who got seriously injured as a result?