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11
Nov 2014

Ombudsman report highlights “shocking” NHS failures and medical errors

The parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman published a report on the 29 October 2014 summarising 161 investigations the Ombudsman carried out this year. In one case, a man died following a liver biopsy and it was found that there were various failures in his care, including inappropriate discharge from Accident & Emergency. Consent to the…

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11
Nov 2014

Ombudsman reports serious hospital mistakes left baby brain damaged

The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman reported on 29 October 2014 that a day old baby suffered permanent brain damage as a result of serious mistakes by a nurse and two doctors during an urgent blood transfusion. The baby required the transfusion after developing severe jaundice. She deteriorated fast during the transfusion, developing difficulty breathing…

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07
Nov 2014

Patients fear being victimised for complaining to NHS

A report has warned that patients are being made to feel frightened when making complaints to the NHS, many being confronted by hostile staff who denied having done anything wrong. Others feared that if they pursued the complaint, they would be treated even worse out of spite. The report, put together by charity The Patients…

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03
Nov 2014

Yorkshire’s Legal People shaping the legal minds of the future.

Paralegal and apprentice Joshua Smith of Chadwick Lawrence has been chosen for a scheme which will see him sharing his experiences and encouraging others to pursue a career in law, as an Apprentice Ambassador. Through the National Apprenticeship service, the Leeds Apprenticeship HUB has approached the 20 year old to take part in a programme…

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