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The Complex and Uncertain Landscape of Brain Tumours in Medicolegal Practice
The Complex and Uncertain Landscape of Brain Tumours in Medicolegal Practice By Dr. Jeremy Rees, Consultant Neurologist specialising in Neuro-Oncology This article explores brain tumours presenting diagnostic challenges due to their vague symptoms and rarity, often leading to medicolegal claims regarding delayed diagnosis. Despite medical advancements, misdiagnosis or missed early signs complicate treatment, raising "What If" questions in legal cases about patient outcomes.
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Endometriosis – A Detailed Approach
Endometriosis - A Detailed Approach By Mr. Nicholas Raine-Fenning, Consultant in Gynaecology Contents 1. What is Endometriosis 2. Time to diagnosis 3. The Role of Laparoscopy
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
Updates In Scar Management Techniques
Updates In Scar Management Techniques by Prof Steven Jeffery Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon The presence of scarring still causes many patients considerable cosmetic and functional problems with some
Perinatal Stroke – An Introduction for Solicitors
Perinatal Stroke - An Introduction for Solicitors by Dr Kathryn Johnson, Consultant Neonatologist & Research Lead. What is Perinatal Stroke? A stroke occurring around the time of delivery
An Introduction to Ovarian Cancer and its Medico-Legal Applications
An Introduction to Ovarian Cancer and its Medico-Legal Applications by Mr Timothy Hookway, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. Ovarian cancer is the 6th most common cancer in the UK, with
Autism: Trauma and Neurodivergence Aspects to Consider in Personal Injury Claims
Autism: Aspects to Consider in Personal Injury Claims by Dr Yvonne Waft, Clinical Psychologist and Dr Kathryn Newns, Chartered Psychologist Autism is characterised by differences in social communication style,
An Introduction to Acute Kidney Injury and its Medico-Legal Applications
An Introduction to Acute Kidney Injury and its Medico-Legal Applications by Dr Adnan Sharif, Consultant Nephrologist Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a sudden and recent reduction in a person’s
An Introduction to Atrial Fibrillation, Life Expectancy and Medico-Legal Applications
An Introduction to Atrial Fibrillation, Life Expectancy and Medico-Legal Applications by Mr Paul D Ridley, Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon Atrial fibrillation is a heart condition that causes an irregular, often
How to Find and Instruct a Dental Expert
How to Find and Instruct a Dental Expert By Dr Antony Visocchi and Dr Lucy Nichols Dental experts play a big role in Dental-related Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury
The UK’s Problem with Liver Disease
The UK's Problem with Liver Disease By Dr Stephen David Ryder BMBS, MRCP, FRCP, DM, CSST Liver disease: common, diagnosed late and frequently missed. The UK has a
Symptoms & Late Diagnosis of Colorectal Cancer
Symptoms & Late Diagnosis of Colorectal Cancer By Dr Howard J Klass, MA, FRCP Colorectal cancer (CRC) may be a source of clinical negligence claims because of delays in, or failure of
Acoustic Neuroma and Medical Negligence
Acoustic Neuroma and Medical Negligence By Mr Kenan Deniz, Consultant Neurosurgeon My name is Kenan Deniz. I am a Consultant Neurosurgeon in Leeds. I have a complex skull base neurosurgical practice and
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