Clinical negligence

Articles

Ombudsman data reveals extent of complaints against NHS

'Statistics shows the challenges people face when confronted with medical negligence'

'PR machine' Lord Saatchi's Bill will create more litigation

Medical Innovation Bill lobbyists say it will damage doctor-patient relationship

APIL takes aim at 'unnecessary' Saatchi Bill

Amendments to the Medical Innovation Bill do not address patient safety concerns

Saatchi Bill receives government backing

Lord Saatchi hopes the Bill will encourage medical research into diseases suffered by a small number of people

Claimant awarded over £500,000 in compensation from high street optician after botched surgery

Judge criticises Optical Express' sharp sales practices and 'inappropriate' procedure

Clinical negligence update

Dr Jock Mackenzie discusses the latest claims made against medical practitioners

Clinical negligence update: cerebral palsy, surgical teams' responsibility, new evidence

Jock Mackenzie reviews the latest cases on cerebral palsy, midwives' jugdement, consideration of fresh evidence, and whether surgical staff used excessive force

Personal injury update

Jock Mackenzie takes a look at clinical negligence cases where courts have had to determine reasonable care, assess medical ability and identify causation