Cycling Accidents: Increasing your chances...
Posted in Vulnerable Road Users on 16th Jul 2019
If you have ever suffered a serious injury following a road accident, then I suspect one of your key priorities was getting a speedy recovery so you can get back on your bike.
It’s a common attitude held by cyclists and says a lot about the values cyclists hold dear.
Accident compensation tends to be a secondary issue to getting back to bike riding and this attitude is one of the many ways you can increase your chances of a strong recovery.
If you have recently been in a cycling accident, increase your chances of a fast and successful rehabilitation...
Misdiagnosis Leads to Death & Disability
Posted in Medical Negligence on 4th Jul 2019
Clinical misdiagnosis remains an ongoing issue in the UK, with patients receiving the wrong medical advice and treatment leading to death or long-term disability.
Diagnostic mistakes can happen across all areas of medicine, with varying levels of consequences.
Often illnesses and symptoms are classified according to a standard system, which is not always an effective approach as the factors and symptoms revolving around a person's illness can vary greatly.
For example, doctors often fail to spot coronary heart disease, which can result in chest...
Pre-Breast Augmentation | The Must-Do Checklist
Posted in Medical Negligence on 27th Jun 2019
When making the major decision to go ahead with breast surgery, there needs to be sufficient preparation; both physically and in terms of other details.
Breast augmentation is a very popular procedure but it is definitely not a routine operation. It involves several risks, such as the following:
Bleeding;
Infection;
Adverse capsular contracture;
Changes in feelings to the breast;
Being able to feel or see implants under the skin;
Implant failure; and
Other reasons for re-operation
It is important to note that, although these things can happen...
