Endometriosis: Latest Study Shows On Average A Nine-Year Weight For A Diagnosis
A recent study by the charity Endometriosis UK (see link below) revealed that women are waiting almost nine years for a diagnosis of endometriosis.
A recent study by the charity Endometriosis UK (see link below) revealed that women are waiting almost nine years for a diagnosis of endometriosis.
Welcoming a new life into the world is an extraordinary and joyous occasion. However, when complications arise during childbirth, resulting in birth injuries, the emotional and financial toll on families can be overwhelming.
While Caesarean sections (C-sections) are routine procedures that can save lives during childbirth, they are not without risks. In some cases, both mothers and infants may experience injuries during the process.
Cerebral Palsy, a group of neurological disorders affecting motor skills and movement, can be caused by factors such as birth injuries and medical negligence. Families facing the challenges of Cerebral Palsy often grapple with emotional, physical, and financial burdens.
Retained placenta occurs when the placenta is not delivered within a certain timeframe after the birth of the baby. Failure to promptly address a retained placenta can result in severe bleeding, infection, and other complications for the mother.
In recent years, the use of vaginal mesh implants to treat pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in the UK has come under intense scrutiny. Thousands of women who underwent these procedures have reported severe complications, leading to a surge in vaginal mesh claims.
While the vast majority of healthcare professionals within the NHS deliver excellent care, instances of negligence can occur. When patients believe they have experienced NHS negligence, the process of proving such claims can be complex
A GP-patient relationship establishes a duty of care. GPs are expected to adhere to the standard of care that a reasonably competent and skilled GP would provide in similar circumstances. If a GP fails to meet this standard, and harm results from their actions or inactions, it may be considered medical negligence.
All birth injuries are distressing, but those caused by medication taken by the mother during pregnancy can take a particularly emotional toll because the mother often (mistakenly) blames themselves. Following the Thalidomide scandal of the late 1950s and early 1960s, the British Government passed the Medicines Act 1968 to strengthen control of the manufacturing and supply of human and animal medicines.