Dr Michael Watt Update: 'One-in-five misdiagnosed'
Posted By: Francesca Glynn
The publication of a report into the outcome of the Dr Watt recall process by the Department of Health was due to be delivered in June of this year but was subsequently cancelled at the 11th hour. BBC Spotlight have obtained details of the report which indicated that out of almost 3,000 patients...
Dr Michael Watt Update: Neurologist 'carried out hundreds of needless procedures'
Posted By: Francesca Glynn
BBC Spotlight has reported that Dr Watt was responsible for a huge spike in the number of epidural blood patches carried out in the Belfast Trust in 2015 and 2016. A blood patch is a rare neurological treatment, usually for patients with a condition called ‘spontaneous intracranial hypotensi...
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...
