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Medical terms glossary

This medical term glossary provides explanations in plain English of a number of technical terms you may encounter in the process of pursuing a clinical negligence claim.

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

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...

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

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...

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Clin neg staff reorder

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  • Judith Thomas-Whittingham
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  • Claire Stockley
  • Jamie Cruickshanks
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  • Sarah Masters
  • Laura Owen
  • Ron Leong
  • Matthew Wan
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