Interview with Consultant Neonatologist, Dr Peter Dear
Each baby’s birth is a journey of multiple stages from pregnancy through labour and delivery into their first few days of life. The safety of the birth process and the mother and baby’s health and wellbeing are often managed by a team of health professionals, including midwives, obstetricians and paediatricians, each with their own area […]
Erb’s palsy – making a successful medical negligence claim
Erb’s palsy (also known as brachial plexus paralysis or palsy) is a medical condition in which nerve damage to the brachial plexus nerves causes paralysis or weakness of the arm. It usually occurs during childbirth when a baby’s shoulder becomes stuck following delivery of the head (shoulder dystocia).‹ Erb’s palsy can cause permanent disability affecting […]
Supporting clients with Erb’s palsy using assistive technology
Erb’s palsy following brachial plexus injury at birth can cause lifelong disability, restricting day-to-day activities in a way that is both challenging and frustrating. At Boyes Turner, we are often able to help our clients with Erb’s palsy access assistive technology solutions which help them manage their daily activities more independently and with a little […]
Interview with Dr Cheryl Newton, Consultant Paediatric Neuropsychologist & Clinical Psychologist
When a child suffers a brain injury it takes specialist skills to understand and untangle the various ways in which the injury will affect their life. Their ability to think, perceive, process information, function and communicate may be impaired, affecting their ability to access education, interact with others, and manage their behaviour. New or previously […]
Diabetes and Amputation
By 2025 it is estimated that more than 5 million people in the UK will have diabetes. According to Diabetes UK, there have been 26,378 diabetes-related lower limb amputations in the last three years. The statistics relating to diabetes-related amputations are alarming and, unfortunately, are rising every year. However, with good foot care and correct […]
Interview with Laxmi Patel: Helping children with Cerebral Palsy get the right school placement
For many parents of children with special educational needs (SEN) the process of finding and obtaining a placement at the right school for their child can be confusing, frustrating and exhausting. It takes considerable time, paperwork, persistence and an understanding of the child’s educational needs and legal rights to secure adequate support to provide their […]
Five of the most common claims that we see against GPs
In a career spanning approximately 40 years, a GP can expect several claims of negligence to be made against them. In 2016 the Medical Protection Society (a medical defence organisation) examined their claims data and identified five errors which result in the largest claims for compensation. The list they created certainly ties in with our […]
Delays in diagnosis and treatment of cancer
In its March 2019 report on waiting times for cancer treatment, the National Audit Office highlights that 1.94 million NHS patients with suspected cancer were referred urgently for diagnosis in 2017/2018. The standard set by NHS England is that patients referred on an urgent basis by their GP with suspected cancer should be seen by […]
Claiming for bile duct injury after cholecystectomy
Common complications of surgical procedures are often described as recognised risks but that doesn’t necessarily mean that the injured patient is not entitled to compensation for the injury. One such surgical complication is bile duct injury after cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal), where negligent surgical technique can result in serious injury and substantial compensation claims. What compensation […]
A timely reminder to be aware of the signs and symptoms of meningitis
When meningitis strikes, it often does so without warning followed by swift and devastating deterioration. Parents and healthcare practitioners must be alert to the danger signs and ready to act quickly to avoid tragic consequences. Whilst meningitis can affect people of all ages, news reports of tragic injury to babies and children are always heart-breaking, […]