HSSIB Report Highlights Patient Safety Risks Last week the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) published a report confirming their finding that: HSSIB is a fully independent arm’s length body of the Department of Health and Social Care. They investigate patient safety concerns across the NHS in England with the aim of improving NHS care […]
Category Archives: Medical
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Jul
Jul
Delayed Skin Cancer Diagnosis: What You Need to Know In the UK, the three most common types of skin cancer are Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC), Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC), and Melanoma—each varying in severity, treatment, and implications. In this blog, we outline the main types of skin cancer, the risks associated with delayed diagnosis, and […]
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May
May
Client Awarded £12,000 Compensation After Negligent Invisalign Dental Treatment At Phoenix Solicitors, we recently helped a client secure £12,000 in compensation after suffering a chemical burn during Invisalign dental treatment caused by a dentist’s negligence. What Happened During the Invisalign Procedure? Our client visited a dental practice to continue her Invisalign aligner treatment, a cosmetic […]
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May
May
What is an instrumental delivery? An instrumental delivery is also sometimes known as an operative delivery or an assisted vaginal birth. It is when an obstetric doctor uses medical instruments, namely forceps or a vacuum extractor (which is sometimes known as a Ventouse device), to help deliver the baby. When used appropriately and correctly by […]
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Apr
Apr
Shoulder Dystocia and Its Risks Shoulder dystocia is one of the most challenging and potentially dangerous obstetric emergencies that can occur during childbirth. It arises when the baby’s shoulder becomes impacted behind the mother’s pubic bone, preventing the baby from being delivered after the head has emerged. This condition requires swift, skilled intervention to prevent […]
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Apr
Apr
Inquest into the Tragic Death of 22-Month-Old Hailey Thompson from Sepsis and Pneumonia (Group A Streptococcus) Concludes on Day 4 This week, Phoenix Solicitors represented the family of 22-month-old Hailey Thompson in Bolton Coroner’s Court at the inquest into her death, which concluded today on day four of the inquest. The jury retired at 1.48pm […]
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Mar
What is a Birth Injury? Having a baby is an exciting time but it is not always the blissful experience portrayed in film and on television. While the UK has one of the best maternity safety records in the world, complications can arise during pregnancy, labour, or delivery. In some cases, infants are born in […]
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Mar
Mar
Essential Steps You Should Take to Support Your Clinical Negligence Claim Bringing a clinical negligence claim can seem daunting, but with the right preparation, you can go through the entire process with confidence. In this guide, we’ll outline the steps you and your solicitor should take to ensure your claim is well-supported and progresses smoothly. […]
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Feb
Clinical Negligence Compensation When you’ve suffered harm due to clinical negligence, compensation is designed to cover the full scope of your losses—both tangible and intangible. The goal is to put you back in the position you would have been in had the negligence not occurred, as far as money can achieve. Here’s a detailed breakdown […]
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Feb
Feb
Understanding Clinical Negligence Claims Healthcare professionals, such as doctors, nurses, and surgeons, are trusted to provide safe and competent care. Unfortunately, mistakes can happen, and when they do, they may lead to severe physical, emotional, and financial consequences for patients. Clinical negligence, also referred to as medical negligence, arises when a healthcare provider fails to […]