Geldards Medical Negligence

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According to a report from the BBC, a man with tetraplegia says he has been left confined to his home after hospital staff moved him incorrectly. #medicalnegligence #clinicalnegligence #tetraplegia #medicalnegligencelawyers Spencer Collier - Rachel Kirby

An NHS hospital trust has apologised after a newborn baby died following a catalogue of failings, according to a BBC report. #medicalnegligence #clinicalnegligence #babyloss #legaladvice #maternitycare Spencer Collier - Rachel Kirby

The NHS has announced that the roll-out of the new Martha’s Rule in hospitals in England has already triggered ‘potentially life saving changes in care’ for many patients. #marthasrule #sepsisawareness #medicalnegligence #clinicalnegligence #legalsupport Spencer Collier - Rachel Kirby

Falls are a common problem in hospitals, with over 250,000 reported falls every year across England and Wales. We take a look at when a patient may have a claim against the hospital following a fall. #medicalnegligence #clinicalnegligence #legalsupport #legaladvice Spencer Collier - Rachel Kirby

In the wake of Sir Chris Hoy’s devastating terminal prostate cancer diagnosis, the NHS is reporting that it has seen an eight-fold increase in searches for prostate cancer symptoms. #prostatecancer #sirchrishoy #medicalnegligence #cancerscreening

10 years ago this month, the Care Quality Commission introduced the ‘Duty of Candour’ which is a legal requirement for all healthcare staff. Yet many patients are still unaware of it. We explain what it is and how you may be affected. #dutyofcandour #medicalnegligence #clinicalnegligence #legaladvice Spencer Collier - Rachel Kirby

Our Head of Clinical Negligence, Spencer Collier, attended the Action Against Medical Accidents (AvMA) Panel meeting in London last week. The annual meeting for AvMA Specialist Clinical Negligence Panel members provides the opportunity to meet, network and discuss the latest key developments and issues facing clinical negligence law. The meeting was followed by the Holly Jolly Christmas celebration. #AvMA #medicalnegligence #clinicalnegligence