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TURP: A Case Study in Consent
TURP: A Case Study in Consent By Mr. Gordon Muir, Consultant Urological Surgeon Transurethral Resection of the Prostate, also known as ‘TURP’ is an operation where the internal part of the prostate gland is removed using a telescopic electric knife. It typically needs two to three nights in hospital, with very low risks of major bleeding, impotence or incontinence. However the risk of dry
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Scoliosis for Solicitors – A Brief Overview
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF SCOLIOSIS FOR SOLICITORS – MY OWN PERSONAL VIEWS By Mr Jonathan Spilsbury, Consultant Spinal Surgeon Scoliosis is a lateral curve of the spine. Scoliosis is monitored by measuring
Medico-Legal Perspectives on Post-Traumatic Epilepsy
Medico-Legal Perspectives on Post-Traumatic Epilepsy By Dr Peter Cleland, Consultant Neurologist In conjunction with National Epilepsy week 2022 I have been asked to pen the following article regarding epilepsy and medico-legal. In
The Challenge of Distinguishing Unusual Neurological Symptoms from Malingering
The Challenge of Distinguishing Unusual Neurological Symptoms from Malingering By Dr Richard Grunewald, Consultant Neurologist I will use this blog to consider the problem of assessment of persisting functional symptoms (i.e. those
A Whistle-Stop Tour on Endometriosis – What is it? Why litigation occurs? What to do?
A Whistle-Stop Tour on Endometriosis - What is it? Why litigation occurs? What to do? By Mr Timothy Hookway, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Endometriosis is a very common gynaecological condition – typically
Adult Congenital Heart Disease Litigation
Adult Congenital Heart Disease Litigation By Dr Leisa Freeman, Honorary Consultant Cardiologist The incidence of all levels of congenital heart disease (CHD) remains at 7-12/1000 live births. The numbers of adults with
Testicular Torsion: A Case Study
Testicular Torsion: A Case Study By Gordon Muir, Consultant Urological Surgeon Case Scenario: An 18 year old man awoke at 5am one morning with severe left testicular pain. This did not ease
COVID 19 and cancer services – Business as Usual?
COVID 19 and cancer services ? Business as usual By Dr Stephen Falk, Consultant Clinical Oncologist Following on from Dr Falk's first article "COVID 19 and Cancer Services? Litigation Hotspot" back in
GP Care and Covid19
GP Care and Covid19 An analysis of remote consultations and the influence they might have on clinical negligence claims This month, we approached 3 of our top GP expert witnesses
Litigation in Cervical Cancer Screening
Litigation in Cervical Cancer Screening By Dr John HF Smith, Consultant Gynaecological Histopathologist & Cytopathologist Globally cervical cancer (cancer of the neck of the womb) remains a major public health problem accounting
THINK PINK! for Breast Health – Myths and Truths
THINK PINK! for Breast Health - Myths and Truths By Trupti Kulkarni, Consultant Radiologist It’s October- time for autumn colours yellow, orange, red, brown! And of course pink. October is breast cancer awareness
Colorectal Cancer Litigation
Colorectal Cancer Litigation By James Hill, Clinical Professor of Colorectal Surgery Litigation as a result of delay in the diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer and colorectal polyps is common. Urgent or
COVID 19 and Cancer Services? Litigation Hotspot
COVID 19 and Cancer Services? Litigation Hotspot By Dr Stephen Falk, Consultant Clinical Oncologist As we return to a more normal life with a successful vaccination programme our thoughts now start to turn
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