19
Nov 2014
According to a new report from the Science and Technology Select Committee, as well as the benefits for diseases such as cancer, more needs to be done to highlight the risks of screening. Although it is helpful in early-stage diagnosis of diseases, it can also lead to “false results, misdiagnosis and unnecessary treatment.” Andrew Miller…
17
Nov 2014
Chadwick Lawrence is pleased to announce the promotion of four of its team, to Associate. The title of Associate is given to colleagues in recognition for their continued contribution towards the growth of the firm, their hard work and dedication. Diane Gilligan, Nicola Cooper, Simon Ingham and Daniel Krigers were awarded the promotion as…
11
Nov 2014
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…
11
Nov 2014
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…
07
Nov 2014
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…
03
Nov 2014
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…
© Copyright 2024. Website design by Fantastic Media.