Busting the Myths: Functional Realities of Modern Prosthetic Care
London Prosthetics Centre eliminates three of the main myths on prosthetics to ensure patients are getting the most out of their prosthetic care and are able to back to their daily activities. MYTH 1: Relying solely on prosthetic technology guarantees successful clinical outcomes BUSTED: Prosthetic technology has evolved rapidly over the last decade. Microprocessor knees, […]
Was your Subarachnoid Haemorrhage (SAH) Aneurysm missed? Negligence in screening and diagnosis
A sudden, severe headache. Nausea. Confusion. Sometimes, these symptoms are brushed off as a migraine or flu. But in some cases, they point to something far more serious: a subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) ” a medical emergency that can be fatal if not diagnosed and treated immediately. Unfortunately, not all SAHs are diagnosed quickly enough. When […]
Client story: A minor lump becomes stage 4 cancer after hospital negligence
Gary was looking forward to his retirement when, in the autumn of 2020, he opted to retire early from work to free up extra hours for his fellow drivers. I retired because of the furlough system. I was a Tesco supermarket delivery driver. A lot of the drivers were younger people whose partners had been […]
Why input from a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) matters when you have a diabetic foot ulcer
For anyone living with diabetes, foot problems can quickly become serious ” and in the worst cases, life-changing. One of the most effective ways to manage and treat diabetic foot ulcers is through a multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach. NICE Guidance is clear that urgent referral (within 24 hours) to a multidisciplinary foot care service is […]
Red flags for Cauda Equina Syndrome – Spotting the warning signs
Have you ever heard of Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES)? It is a rare but very serious condition that happens when all the nerves at the base of the spinal cord ” called the cauda equina ” become severely compressed. These nerves play a vital role in controlling your bladder, bowels, sexual function, and movement and […]
Cauda Equina Spinal Cord Injury CESCI – Q&A with founder Allison Whitehorn
At Boyes Turner we are proud to be a trusted legal partner of Cauda Equina Spinal Cord Injury or CESCI – a not for profit organisation that offers support and access to information for those living with, or supporting those living with, cauda equina syndrome. We have supported the group for a number of years […]
Rejected by the Early Notification (EN) scheme? Your child may still be able to claim compensation.
If your child was born with hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE) or needed cooling or neonatal intensive care after birth, your maternity hospital may have reported your child’s birth injury to MNSI and to NHS Resolution for investigation under their Early Notification (EN) scheme. Parents of brain-injured babies are routinely being encouraged to wait for an […]
Making a medical negligence claim: Insights from a solicitor
What happens when medical treatment goes wrong? Tara Pileggi-Byrne, Associate Solicitor, explains what it is like working in the medical negligence team.
Understanding fetal monitoring in labour
Measuring an unborn baby’s heart rate is a good way for a midwife to check the baby’s health during pregnancy and labour. A normal heart rate can reassure the mother’s maternity team that it is safe to continue labour if no other problems are present. An abnormal heart rate may be a sign that the […]
Royal College of Radiologists’ Workforce Census warns UK has insufficient radiologists to provide safe patient care
The Royal College of Radiologists’ (RCR) latest annual ‘Clinical Radiology: Workforce Census’ report warns that NHS patients are at risk of harm owing to dangerous shortages of clinical radiologists. Radiologists play a vital role in the diagnosis, management and treatment of major conditions, such as cancer, spinal injury and stroke, but RCR warns that the […]