The Dangers of a Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
Posted in Medical Negligence on 13th Jun 2019
Having surgery is a big decision and commitment, which you’re likely to have deliberated about for a long time before deciding to proceed.
When the surgery is completed and the desired outcome achieved, this can ultimately transform lives.
Abdominoplasty, or ‘tummy tuck,’ procedures are usually carried out on those who have significant skin laxity, excess fat and separation of the muscles with a classic tummy tuck being the most common procedure.
This is performed under general anaesthetic, however, it is not a simple surgical procedure.
What could...
Sepsis: Fatal Dangers of Delayed Diagnosis
Posted in Medical Negligence on 13th Jun 2019
Sepsis is a life-threatening illness. The failure to diagnose and treat the serious condition at an early stage can (and does) have devastating consequences.
It moves quickly and time is of the essence.
It is therefore somewhat shocking that hospitals are still slow off the Clinton in identifying symptoms and treating accordingly, with a recent article from the BBC highlighting the issues at large.
Sepsis develops when your body is fighting infection.
The cause of the infection could be as innocuous as a cut on your finger or tummy bug.
Chemicals in...
Major Surgical Errors Plague NHS
Posted in Medical Negligence on 9th May 2019
A significant number of adults have been required to undergo surgery for one reason or another, so we understand how intimidating and uncomfortable the process is.
We must put complete trust in the Surgeon and medical staff around us, not only during the procedure which we are often unconscious for, but also throughout the process before and after surgery.
The reason quite a few of us may be nervous going into surgery can be attributed to the horror stories of surgeries going wrong, largely due to negligent medical staff.
Unfortunately, these aren’t...
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