Learning from cases 17/11/2023 Learning from cases: Gastroenterology Preview Article Learning from cases: Gastroenterology Time to read article: 8 mins Close Preview 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. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Gastroenterology
Learning from cases 17/11/2023 Learning from cases: Radiology Preview Article Learning from cases: Radiology Time to read article: 11 mins Close Preview 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. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Radiology
Case report 17/11/2023 Ruptured breast implants missed on multiple occasions Preview Article Ruptured breast implants missed on multiple occasions Time to read article: 4 mins Close Preview Read more
Learning from cases 13/11/2023 Endoscopic complications case Study Preview Article Endoscopic complications case Study Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview An 81-year-old woman underwent a privately performed colonoscopy by a consultant gastroenterologist for investigation of ongoing abdominal pain and constipation. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Gastroenterology
Learning from cases 13/11/2023 Laser vision surgery case study Preview Article Laser vision surgery case study Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview 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. Read more Article contains Text
Learning from cases 24/09/2020 Learning from cases: Gastroenterology Preview Article Learning from cases: Gastroenterology Time to read article: 8 mins Close Preview 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. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Gastroenterology
Case report 08/02/2019 Problems arise from spinal anaesthesia Preview Article Problems arise from spinal anaesthesia Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview A 48-year-old man underwent abdominoplasty and liposuction. At the pre-operative visit, the consultant anaesthetist proposed general anaesthesia along with a spinal anaesthetic for the purpose of post-operative pain relief. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Obstetrics & Gynaecology Anaesthetics Competence Claims Complaints
Learning from cases 08/02/2019 Learning from cases: Anaesthesia Preview Article Learning from cases: Anaesthesia Time to read article: 10 mins Close Preview 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. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Anaesthetics
Case report 01/11/2018 Failure to remove a swab leads to months of problems for a patient Preview Article Failure to remove a swab leads to months of problems for a patient Time to read article: 2 mins Close Preview 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. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Casebook
Case report 24/10/2018 Missed bowel perforation leads to complications and a large settlement Preview Article Missed bowel perforation leads to complications and a large settlement Time to read article: 1 mins Close Preview 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. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Diagnosis
Learning from cases 19/06/2018 Learning from cases: Ophthalmology Preview Article Learning from cases: Ophthalmology Time to read article: 5 mins Close Preview 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. Read more Article contains Text Tagged in... Ophthalmology