Ten Point Checklist to Confirm your Expert Reports are ready for Exchange
Posted By: Francesca Glynn
The recent case of Arksey -v- Cambridge University Hospitals 2019 EWHC 1276 QB is a useful reminder of the pitfalls of finalising expert reports for disclosure. The Judge criticised the Plaintiff’s expert neurosurgeon, in a number of respects, most of which stemmed from his disclosed report pr...
Have you been the victim of Medical Negligence?
Posted By: Francesca Glynn
It is an unfortunate fact that whilst much of the medical care delivered in Northern Ireland is of an excellent standard, avoidable mistakes do happen. This can have devastating repercussions for the patient and their families. Medical negligence can lead to the requirement for further invasive tr...
NHS - Spinal Surgery Errors Cost 1/3 of its Budget
Posted By: Francesca Glynn
In a recent report commissioned by Watchdog NHS Improvement it has been revealed that for every £3 spent on spinal surgery in the NHS, the health service pays out £1 on litigation. While the annual budget for spinal surgery is £300 million, litigation after spinal surgery averages...
Compensation for victims and families of Dunmurry Manor Care Home
Posted By: Francesca Glynn
The PSNI have launched an investigation into allegations over the mistreatment of patients at Dunmurry Manor Care Home after a Report was released by Northern Ireland's Commissioner for Older People (COPNI). An investigation into the care home in June found a "horrific catalogue of inhuman and...
Posted By: Francesca Glynn
Francesca Glynn has been involved in a 5 day Inquest into the death of a man in the Royal Victoria Hospital on 23nd December 2012. Francesca, who represented the deceased’s widow, confirmed that the family’s sole objective was to obtain clarity around the events leading up to her husband...
Dublin hospital apologies for 'avoidable' death of woman after stem cell transplant
Posted By: Francesca Glynn
St James’s Hospital, Dublin has apologised to the husband of a woman who died in their facility after undergoing stem cell transplantation. The apology was read out in the High Court in Dublin as part of a confidential settlement of the family’s case. Ms Kozyra, who was a resident in No...
Mediation – a safe way to apologise for medical errors
Posted By: Dorcas Crawford
I was reminded recently of a statement some years ago to the Irish Government by the President of the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) - ‘fear of litigation has become a major barrier preventing medical professionals from apologising and communicating with patients following an adverse event....
