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Rayner my parade! The importance of specialist advice.
Jemma Brimblecombe
14 May 2024
Birth Trauma – Time for the Government to Listen
Twelve vital recommendations are at the core of a new report by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Birth Trauma . Of these, three particularly stand out for me, as a specialist birth injury solicitor, although they may not at first sight seem the most urgent to implement. In no particular order, these are:
- Providing support and updated information for fathers;
- Funding for interpreters with expertise in maternity; and
- Extending the time limit for bringing a legal claim relating to childbirth.
9 May 2024
Dying Matters Awareness Week: trauma informed lawyering
As a lawyer specialising in medical negligence and personal injury claims, talking to my clients about difficult and sensitive issues is a significant part of my job. This includes having to communicate effectively about issues such as death and terminal illness and the associated trauma. In order to provide the best service to my clients it is vital that I consider the difficulties they face and adapt my practice to suit them and their circumstances.
1 May 2024
Relieving the burden of guilt on parents in medical negligence cases
I have long campaigned for the duty of candour, believing it is the only way to truly have an open dialogue that allows everyone to understand where something has gone wrong, and for systems to be put in place to prevent the same thing happening again.
24 April 2024
Clinical Negligence: The power of saying sorry
The Government, via the Ministry of Justice, has now opened a consultation to establish how to improve the law surrounding apologies. As it stands, Section 2 of the Compensation Act 2006 goes some way towards making it easier for organisations to apologise without admitting liability. However, questions have been raised as to whether this is good enough or whether further legislation is needed.
17 April 2024
Mind the healthcare gap: the impact of insufficient medical research on women’s health
Over Easter, a study by the British Medical Journal found a 'shock' link between use of the contraceptive injection and brain tumours. The injection, a progestogen contraceptive used by around 380,000 women in the UK, has been associated with a 5.6 times higher likelihood of developing meningioma (a type of tumour affecting the brain and spinal cord membranes) after a year or more of use.