Admission of Liability Following Delayed Diagnosis of Retinal Detachment Phoenix Legal Solicitors recently secured an admission of liability on behalf of a client who, as a result of admitted clinical negligence, lost useful sight in her right eye. We were instructed by our client to pursue a clinical negligence claim against an NHS Trust following […]
Were You Treated by Dr Surrayya Najeeb? Tribunal Findings and What They Mean for Former Patients Patients who were treated by Dr Surrayya Kamal Najeeb may wish to review the care they received following serious findings made by a Medical Practitioners Tribunal. In September 2026, the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) found Dr Najeeb’s fitness […]
Blood Cancer Symptoms and Delayed Diagnosis: When Could It Be Clinical Negligence? September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, an important opportunity to raise awareness of blood cancers, their symptoms and the importance of timely diagnosis. Blood cancer includes more than 100 different types, with leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma among the best-known. Because many blood cancer […]
Lymphoma Symptoms and Delayed Diagnosis: When Could It Be Clinical Negligence? World Lymphoma Awareness Day, which takes place on 15 September each year, provides an opportunity to raise awareness of lymphoma, its symptoms and the importance of seeking appropriate medical attention. Lymphoma is a type of blood cancer affecting lymphocytes, a type of white blood […]
PTSD After Medical Negligence: Can You Claim Compensation for Psychological Injury? When people think about clinical negligence claims, they often focus on physical injuries. However, the emotional and psychological impact of negligent medical treatment can be just as devastating. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a recognised psychiatric condition that can develop following traumatic experiences, including […]
Needle Stick Injuries: When Do They Become a Clinical Negligence Claim? Needle stick injuries are a serious occupational hazard within healthcare settings. For doctors, nurses, healthcare assistants, and support staff, the risk of being accidentally pricked by a contaminated or used needle is always there. While many incidents are handled appropriately, failures in safety procedures […]
What Happens If a Pharmacy Gives You the Wrong Medication? Clinical Negligence Claims Mistakes in healthcare can have serious consequences, especially when they involve medication. While pharmacies play a vital role in patient safety, errors do occasionally occur. One of the most common and potentially dangerous mistakes is when a patient is given the wrong […]
Can a Patient Be Partly to Blame in a Clinical Negligence Claim? When bringing a clinical negligence claim, the primary issue is usually whether a doctor, GP, nurse, hospital or other healthcare professional has breached their duty of care and caused avoidable harm. However, in some medical negligence cases, the court will also consider whether […]
Audiology Services Across England Fail Hundreds of Children Hundreds of deaf children have been misdiagnosed and denied hearing aids or cochlear implants. Dr Camilla Kingdon was commissioned by the Health Secretary in April 2025 to investigate the systemic failures of paediatric audiology services across England. Her report was published in November 2025. Findings of the […]
Jess’s Rule: A Life-Saving GP Safety Campaign Sometimes diagnoses are made incorrectly by GPs because clinicians often have to work within limited consultation times and assess symptoms that are vague or overlap with many different conditions. Many illnesses present differently from person to person, and the early stages of disease may not show clear “red […]
