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Martha's Rule - a new era for patient advocacy in health care as the scheme shows early success

Jamie Cruickshanks
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In a significant shift towards empowering patients and their families within the NHS, the introduction of Martha's Rule has been hailed as a transformative step in ensuring patient safety and care quality. Named in memory of Martha Mills, whose tragic...

Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - What is it all about and what are the possible legal issues?

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MPs have now voted in favour of proposals to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. The bill will face more debate and scrutiny by MPs and peers, who could choose to amend it before it becomes law. It is anticipated that a change in the law is...

Health Secretary proposes NHS hospital league tables

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The Health Secretary has recently announced plans to publish public league tables that will rank NHS Trusts. The aim is to create more consistency in the quality of across different Trusts, with a focus on improving patient care and outcomes. How will NHS...

NHS lung checks help detect cancer earlier

Laura Owen
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Lung cancer is responsible for around 35,000 deaths a year in the UK. The NHS Targeted Lung Health Check Programme aims to diagnose lung cancer earlier in people.   Individuals are sent an invitation letter or phone call to participate if they...

Potential new treatment for lung cancer

Matthew Wan
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Lung cancer is one of the most common types of cancer and is the world’s leading cause of cancer death.   There are no signs or symptoms in early stage lung cancer, but some common symptoms that do develop can include:  Persistent...

Mental health awareness

Laura Owen
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This month marked World Mental Health Day.  It is celebrated each year on 10th October and helps to raise awareness of mental health issues. It shows just how important it is for people to be able to discuss how they feel.  People take...

What is Acanthamoeba Keratitis?

Ron Leong
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Acanthamoeba Keratitis (AK) is a rare parasitic eye infection from a certain type of amoeba which is a single-celled organism. It starts by affecting the outermost layer of the cornea and as the infection extends deeper, it will cause loss of sight. ...

What is ovarian cancer?

Matthew Wan
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Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer that develops in your ovaries. It is the sixth most common cancer in women in the UK, with around 7,500 new cases of ovarian cancer each year (the equivalent of 21 new cases every day).   Ovarian cancer presents...

Guide to making a medical negligence compensation claim

Laura Sheehan
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Sometimes people are unhappy with the medical care they've received or they feel let down by it. Sometimes they feel like they're not receiving the correct treatment and sometimes the treatment they receive leaves them in a worse physical condition....

NHS Resolution's annual report and why it is vital for patients to know their options following medical negligence

Laura Sheehan
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Every year, NHS Resolution (NHSR) helps to resolve thousands of legal claims on behalf of the NHS in England. This month, the organisation published its annual report, which outlines its dispute resolution strategy and summarises the volume of claims,...

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