New technology helping to diagnose cancer...
Posted in Medical Negligence on 12th Mar 2021
The advancement of science and spotting cancer
The science is always advancing following which a lot of things need to adopt accordingly, including how the current laws adapt.
It is always positive when the science progresses in order to help patients. In this case we are referring to edible capsules with a camera inside that might help to diagnose patients with cancer and/or any other illness such as Crohn’s disease.
This is not a new invention per se, however, the new plan is to make it more accessible to patients under NHS in order to ensure...
Waiting times during Covid-19
Posted in Medical Negligence on 2nd Feb 2021
Can I still claim for a delayed surgery?
Covid-19 has caused a lot of disruption to both our everyday lives, as well as to hospitals. That means that a lot of treatments might have been postponed, delayed or cancelled as a result.
The general guide to NHS waiting times in England has not changed throughout the pandemic. It is still suggested that the maximum waiting time, for instance, for non-urgent referrals is 18 weeks, whereas for cancer patients the waiting time remains 2 weeks from the day the appointment is booked through the NHS e-Referral...
Can Blood Clots Be Dangerous?
Posted in Medical Negligence on 9th Nov 2020
Blood clotting, or coagulation, is an important process that prevents excessive bleeding when a blood vessel is injured.
However, if a blood clot forms inside one of your veins unexpectedly and does not dissolve on its own, this can be a very dangerous and even life-threatening situation. Failure to diagnose and treat these either acutely or prophylactically can lead to devastating circumstances.
Types of blood clots
The circulatory system is made up of vessels called veins and arteries, which transport blood throughout the body. Blood clots can...
