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Learning from cases 17/11/2023

Learning from cases: Gastroenterology

Learning from cases: Gastroenterology

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This guide looks at complex endoscopic procedures, risks of delayed diagnosis, and medicolegal issues. It provides insights on claims and complications, and focuses on risk management for gastroenterologists.

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Learning from cases 17/11/2023

Learning from cases: Radiology

Learning from cases: Radiology

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This guide provides insight into radiology cases and claims, and looks at how clear communication in reporting is crucial. It covers common case types, reasons for claims, and risk management tips for radiologists.

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Learning from cases 13/11/2023

Endoscopic complications case Study

Endoscopic complications case Study

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An 81-year-old woman underwent a privately performed colonoscopy by a consultant gastroenterologist for investigation of ongoing abdominal pain and constipation.

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Learning from cases 13/11/2023

Laser vision surgery case study

Laser vision surgery case study

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A 30-year-old with myopia went to an optician to discuss laser vision surgery. She was seen by an optometrist, examined and advised treatment with LASIK. Her surgery was arranged for four weeks’ time.

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Learning from cases 24/09/2020

Learning from cases: Gastroenterology

Learning from cases: Gastroenterology

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This guide looks at complex endoscopic procedures, risks of delayed diagnosis, and medicolegal issues. It provides insights on claims and complications, and focuses on risk management for gastroenterologists.

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Learning from cases 08/02/2019

Learning from cases: Anaesthesia

Learning from cases: Anaesthesia

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This guide focuses on anaesthesia-related medicolegal cases. It looks at claims and causes, including COVID-19's impact, common themes, and risk management for UK-based anaesthetists.

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Case report 01/11/2018

Failure to remove a swab leads to months of problems for a patient

Failure to remove a swab leads to months of problems for a patient

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Miss Y, 37 years old, was known to have bilateral ovarian endometrial cysts treated at the time of a laparotomy by Mr D, consultant gynaecologist. For several years she had been regularly followed up and repeat scans had showed recurrence of her cysts, which were managed with dydrogesterone.

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Case report 24/10/2018

Missed bowel perforation leads to complications and a large settlement

Missed bowel perforation leads to complications and a large settlement

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A woman is seen by a consultant gynaecologist, scheduled to have a diagnostic laparoscopy and her copper IUD removed. After the laparoscopy the woman is in pain, which worsens as a diagnosis is missed.

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Learning from cases 19/06/2018

Learning from cases: Ophthalmology

Learning from cases: Ophthalmology

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This guide highlights some common ophthalmology medicolegal cases, particularly in laser vision and cataract surgeries, often involving consent and outcome issues. It also focuses on improving communication and documentation to help develop risk management.

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