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- » What is Necrotizing Fasciitis? - May 2013
- » Necrotising Fasciitis Treatment - May 2013
- » Necrotising Fasciitis Symptoms - May 2013
- » Necrotising Fasciitis NHS - May 2013
- » Failure To Perform A Caesarean Section Despite Complications - May 2013
- » Compensation For A Ruptured Bowel - May 2013
- » Pressure Sores On Maternity Wards - April 2013
- » The Importance of Prophylactic Antibiotics - April 2013
- » Recto-Vaginal Fistula After A Fourth Degree Tear - April 2013
- » Third Degree Tears - April 2013
- » What Is Necrotising Fasciitis? - April 2013
- » Wrong Site Amputation - April 2013
- » Claiming for a Bile Duct Injury - April 2013
- » Claiming For A Cardiac Arrest While In Hospital - April 2013
- » Diabetes Care Depressingly Poor - April 2013
- » Failed Sterilisation Because Of Incorrect Surgical Technique - April 2013
- » Kidney Damage From Medication - April 2013
- » Midwife Failure To Detect Perineal Tear - April 2013
- » Anaesthetic Negligence - March 2013
- » Claims for Never Events - March 2013
- » Delayed Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis - March 2013
- » Necrotising Fasciitis Complications - March 2013
- » Negligently Managed Acute Sickle Cell Crisis - March 2013
- » Bile Duct Injury Leading to Pancreatitis - March 2013
- » Negligent Management of an Ectopic Pregnancy - March 2013
- » Did Your GP Fail To Diagnose Kidney Failure? - March 2013
- » Hospital Acquired DVT - March 2013
- » Negligent Infection After a C-Section - March 2013
- » Recurrence of Bunions After Surgery - March 2013
- » Wrong Site Surgery - March 2013
- » Litigation For A Failed Sterilisation - February 2013
- » Time Limits For A Medical Negligence Claim - February 2013
- » Treating Shoulder Fractures - February 2013
- » Claiming For An Unnecessary Radical Prostatectomy - February 2013
- » Bile Duct Injury During Gallbladder Removal - February 2013
- » Bunion Compensation Claims - February 2013
- » 7,000 Diabetics Having Feet Amputated - February 2013
- » Effects of a Late Diagnosis of Bladder Cancer - February 2013
- » Faecal Incontinence After Obstetric Injury - February 2013
- » Failure to Diagnose Sickle Cell Anaemia - February 2013
- » Gentamicin Toxicity - February 2013
- » Is A Ruptured Bowel Negligent? - February 2013
- » Compensation For Necrotising Fasciitis - January 2013
- » Claiming for Sterilisation Failure - January 2013
- » Problems With Missed Third Degree Tears - January 2013
- » Failure To Administer Pre-Operative Antibiotics - January 2013
- » Delayed Diagnosis of Bladder Cancer - January 2013
- » Delay in Treating Fractures - January 2013
- » Diabetics Suffering Complications Because Of Poor Medical Care - January 2013
- » Diagnosing Carcinoid Tumours - January 2013
- » Incontinence After A Missed Perineal Tear - January 2013
- » Claiming Compensation For A Missed Fracture - January 201
- » Pressure Sore Negligence - January 2013
- » Diabetics Are Dying Due To Poor Care - December 2012
- » Post-Hysterectomy Haemorrhage - December 2012
- » Preventing DVT In Hospital: The Duty Of Medical Professionals - December 2012
- » Brain Damage Because Of Negligent Surgery - December 2012
- » Anal Sphincter Damage After Birth - December 2012
- » Why Did I Suffer A Ruptured Bowel? - December 2012
- » Unacceptable Delay In Diagnosing Appendicitis - December 2012
- » Delayed Diagnosis Of Meningitis - December 2012
- » Do Not Resuscitate Orders Being Ignored - December 2012
- » Perineal Assessment After Vaginal Delivery - December 2012
- » Failure To Treat High Blood Pressure - December 2012
- » Giving Birth With Gestational Diabetes - December 2012
- » Eyelid Surgery Claims - November 2012
- » Concerns Over Hospital Cardiac Arrests - November 2012
- » Failure To Diagnose Kidney Failure - November 2012
- » Preventing Necrotising Fasciitis After An Operation - November 2012
- » Fatal Subarachnoid Haemorrhage Claims - November 2012
- » When Can I Claim For A Perineal Tear? - November 2012
- » Errors in Anticoagulant Prescriptions - November 2012
- » Claiming For Brain Injury - November 2012
- » Breast Screening Over-Diagnosis Must Be Highlighted - November 2012
- » Delayed Diagnosis of Breast Cancer - November 2012
- » Diagnosing Rectal Cancer - November 2012
- » Have You Suffered DVT in Hospital? - November 2012
- » Was Your Episiotomy Cut With Blunt Scissors? - October 2012
- » Claiming Against Your GP For Meningitis - October 2012
- » Misdiagnosed Perineal Tears - October 2012
- » Delayed Diagnosis of Necrotising Fasciitis - October 2012
- » Tummy Tuck Claims - October 2012
- » Did Doctors Fail To Diagnose Your Fracture? - October 2012
- » Can I Claim For Medical Negligence? - October 2012
- » Amputation Of The Wrong Limb - October 2012
- » Claiming Against Your GP - October 2012
- » Claiming For A Ruptured Bowel - October 2012
- » Compensation For A Negligent Nose Job - October 2012
- » Funding A Medical Negligence Claim - October 2012
- » Retained Swab Causing Episiotomy Breakdown - September 2012
- » Liposuction Claims - September 2012
- » Have You Developed Pressure Sores During An Epidural? - September 2012
- » Retained Products of Conception - September 2012
- » Episiotomy Performed With Blunt Scissors - September 2012
- » Delayed Diagnosis of Phaeochromocytoma - September 2012
- » Failure To Diagnose Anal Sphincter Damage - September 2012
- » Infection After Gallbladder Removal - September 2012
- » Strokes Caused By Insufficient Anticoagulant - September 2012
- » Foot Care In Hospital: Preventing Pressure Sores - September 2012
- » Severe Infection After Caesarean Section - September 2012
- » Vaginal Birth After Caesarean Section - September 2012
- » Carcinoid Syndrome - August 2012
- » What Is Cardiac Arrest? - August 2012
- » Bacterial Meningitis Claims - August 2012
- » Subarachnoid Haemorrhages: A Medical Emergency - August 2012
- » What Is Meningitis? - August 2012
- » Negligent Stitching After Episiotomy - August 2012
- » Vesicovaginal Fistula After Hysterectomy - August 2012
- » GP Failure To Diagnose Appendicitis - August 2012
- » Claiming For A Botched Facelift - August 2012
- » Compensation For Negligent Plastic Surgery - August 2012
- » Compartment Syndrome After Urethroplasty - August 2012
- » What Are Pressure Ulcers? - August 2012
- » Negligent Labial Reduction Surgery - July 2012
- » GP Prescribing Errors - July 2012
- » Misdiagnosis Of Necrotising Fasciitis - July 2012
- » Detecting Phaeochromocytoma - July 2012
- » Preventing In-Hospital Cardiac Arrests - July 2012
- » Wrong Testicle Removal - July 2012
- » Claiming For A Fourth Degree Tear - July 2012
- » Slipped Disc and Cauda Equina Syndrome - July 2012
- » Compensation For A Failed Vasectomy - July 2012
- » Compensation For C Difficile - July 2012
- » Diagnosing a Transient Ischaemic Attack - July 2012
- » Bowel Injury Sustained During Sterilisation - July 2012
- » Burns During Surgery - June 2012
- » Claiming For Subarachnoid Haemorrhages - June 2012
- » Traumatic Cloaca After Vaginal Birth - June 2012
- » What To Do If Your Sterilisation Has Failed - June 2012
- » Claiming Compensation For Medical Negligence - June 2012
- » How Do Pressure Ulcers Develop? - June 2012
- » Study Reveals Extent Of Prescribing Errors - June 2012
- » Pressure Sores During Labour - June 2012
- » Psychological Injuries After Undiagnosed Tear - June 2012
- » Slipped Disc and Cauda Equina Syndrome - June 2012
- » Symptoms of Necrotising Fasciitis - June 2012
- » Medical Management Of Gestational Diabetes - June 2012
- » Fourniers Gangrene and Medical Negligence - May 2012
- » Failure To Diagnose Obstetric Sphincter Injuries - May 2012
- » Deep Vein Thrombosis Medical Negligence Claims - May 2012
- » Negligent Bunion Surgery - May 2012
- » Blunt Episiotomy Claims - May 2012
- » Making A Medical Negligence Claim - May 2012
- » Negligent Episiotomy Repairs - May 2012
- » Medical Management Of Kidney Disease - May 2012
- » Obstetric Sphincter Damage - May 2012
- » Failure To Carry Out Emergency C-Sections - May 2012
- » Claiming For A Failed Termination - May 2012
- » Delayed Diagnosis Of Bowel Cancer - May 2012
- » Cauda Equina Syndrome and A&E Negligence - April 2012
- » Claiming For Delayed Bladder Cancer Diagnosis - April 2012
- » Misdiagnosed Third Degree Tears - April 2012
- » Missed Fractures And Medical Negligence - April 2012
- » Negligent Bone Fracture Repair - April 2012
- » Ruptured Appendix And Medical Negligence - April 2012
- » Review of Hinchingbrooke Colorectal Services - April 2012
- » Negligently Repaired Fourth Degree Tears - April 2012
- » Diagnosing A Third Degree Tear - April 2012
- » Subarachnoid Haemorrhages And Medical Negligence - April 2012
- » Treating Necrotising Fasciitis - April 2012
- » Wrong Site Hernia Surgery - April 2012
- » Physiotherapy Negligence Claims - March 2012
- » The Jackson Reforms And Proportionality - March 2012
- » Plans To Reduce The Accident Claim Compensation You Receive - March 2012
- » Will The Jackson Reforms End No Win No Fee Medical Negligence Claims? - March 2012
- » Bladder Injury During Hysterectomy - March 2012
- » Bowel Injury During Removal Of Ovaries - March 2012
- » Claiming For Medical Negligence - March 2012
- » Diagnosing Necrotising Fasciitis - March 2012
- » Diverticulitis Complications - March 2012
- » Management Of Pressure Sores In Hospital - March 2012
- » Repair Of Labial Tear After Childbirth - March 2012
- » Orthopaedic Claims - March 2012
- » Surgical Objects Left Inside The Body - February 2012
- » Fatal Medical Negligence - February 2012
- » Diathermy Burns - February 2012
- » Claiming For Bowel Perforation - February 2012
- » Caesarean Section Medical Negligence - February 2012
- » Bowel Injuries During Sterilisation - February 2012
- » Ectopic Pregnancy Claims - February 2012
- » Episiotomy Claims - February 2012
- » Cosmetic Surgery Proposals Aim To Improve Patient Safety - February 2012
- » The Jackson Report - After The Event Insurance - February 2012
- » Finger Tendon Injury - January 2012
- » Mini-Strokes - A Medical Emergency - January 2012
- » Pulmonary Embolisms And Medical Negligence - January 2012
- » Never Events - January 2012
- » Treating Shoulder Fractures - January 2012
- » Wrong Amputation And Medical Negligence - January 2012
- » Weekend A&E Admissions 'More Likely to Die' - January 2012
- » Delayed Diagnosis of Breast Cancer - January 2012
- » Anti-Ageing Injections: An 'Issue of Huge Concern' - January 2012
- » Cosmetic Surgery Experts Want Stricter Regulations - January 2012
- » Deep Vein Thrombosis Guidelines - January 2012
- » Facelift Surgery - January 2012
- » Women Free To Choose Over Caesarean Sections - December 2011
- » Peptic Ulcers - December 2011
- » Childbirth And Sphincter Injuries - December 2011
- » Subarachnoid Haemorrhages - The Importance of an Early Diagnosis - December 2011
- » Perineal Necrotising Fasciitis - December 2011
- » Gynecomastia Surgery And Medical Negligence - December 2011
- » Cauda Equina And Cancer - December 2011
- » Caesarean Section And Bladder Injury - December 2011
- » Critical Care Neuropathy - December 2011
- » Follow-Up Care After Bladder Cancer - December 2011
- » Delayed Diagnosis Of Cauda Equina - December 2011
- » Diagnosing a Spontaneous Pneumothorax - December 2011
- » Cosmetic Nose Surgery - November 2011
- » Failed Sterilisation Claims - November 2011
- » Lymphoedema After Cancer - November 2011
- » Negligent Treatment in Accident and Emergency - November 2011
- » Breast Augmentation Surgery - November 2011
- » Caesarean Sections And Necrotising Fasciitis - November 2011
- » GP Prescribing Errors - November 2011
- » Diagnosing Bladder Cancer - November 2011
- » Hospital Acquired Pressure Ulcers - November 2011
- » Examination After Vaginal Delivery - November 2011
- » Paramedic Suspended For Causing Serious Brain Damage - November 2011
- » Surgery Negligence Claims - November 2011
- » Plastic Surgery Negligence - October 2011
- » Pneumothorax and Medical Negligence - October 2011
- » Knee Infection and Medical Negligence - October 2011
- » Subarachnoid Haemorrhages - October 2011
- » Misdiagnosed Fractures - October 2011
- » Hysterectomy Leading To Internal Damage - October 2011
- » Gallbladder Surgery Negligence - October 2011
- » Gluteal Abscesses - October 2011
- » Emergency Surgery is Risking Patients' Lives - October 2011
- » Obstetric Fistula - October 2011
- » Cauda Equina Red Flag Symptoms - October 2011
- » Hospital Complaints - October 2011
- » Bicornuate Uterus and the Termination of Pregnancy - September 2011
- » Cauda Equina Syndrome – A Medical Emergency - September 2011
- » Diagnosing an Ectopic Pregnancy - September 2011
- » Episiotomy Complications - September 2011
- » Hospital Acquired Infections - September 2011
- » Implanon Medical Negligence - September 2011
- » Medical Negligence Compensation - September 2011
- » Perforated Bowel – Frequently Asked Questions - September 2011
- » Pressure Sore Grades - September 2011
- » Retained Vaginal Swabs - September 2011
- » Third Degree Tears - September 2011
- » Varicose Vein Surgery - September 2011
- » Delayed Diagnosis of Bladder Cancer - August 2011
- » Failure to Perform A Caesarean Section - August 2011
- » What Is Necrotising Fasciitis? - August 2011
- » Failure to Diagnose a Fourth Degree Tear - August 2011
- » Gestational Diabetes - August 2011
- » Hysterectomy and Medical Negligence - August 2011
- » Pulmonary Carcinoid Tumours - August 2011
- » Overactive Thyroid - August 2011
- » Perforated Duodenal Ulcer - August 2011
- » Plastic Surgery Negligence - August 2011
- » Pressure Sores: Prevention and Management - August 2011
- » Maternal Deaths Caused By Substandard Care - August 2011
- » Bladder Surgery Negligence - July 2011
- » MPs Urge Overhaul of NHS Complaints System - July 2011
- » Hernias - July 2011
- » GP Negligence - July 2011
- » Gentamicin - July 2011
- » Preventing Pressure Sores - July 2011
- » Substandard Surgical Tools Are Putting Patients At Risk - July 2011
- » Operative (Assisted) Vaginal Delivery - July 2011
- » Gynaecological Laparoscopic Injuries - July 2011
- » Gallbladder Surgery - July 2011
- » Bunion Surgery - July 2011
- » Delivery after Previous Obstetric Injury - July 2011
- » Cauda Equina Syndrome - June 2011
- » Uterine Fibroids - June 2011
- » Undetected Perineal Tears - June 2011
- » Peptic Ulcers - June 2011
- » Retained Swab During Vaginal Birth - June 2011
- » Failed Termination - June 2011
- » MRSA Found In Cows - June 2011
- » Failed Sterilisation and Litigation - June 2011
- » Episiotomy – Frequently Asked Questions - June 2011
- » Care Home Abuse In Bristol - June 2011
- » Caesarean Sections - June 2011
- » Negligent Stitching - June 2011
- » Blood Clots (Venous Thrombosis) - May 2011
- » Failure To Diagnose Necrotising Fasciitis - May 2011
- » NHS Fails To Spot Deadly Blood Clots - May 2011
- » Failure To Treat A Stroke - May 2011
- » Failed Sterilisation - May 2011
- » Pressure Ulcers - May 2011
- » Prescribing Errors - May 2011
- » Head Injuries and Medical Negligence - May 2011
- » Failed Vasectomy - May 2011
- » Delayed Diagnosis of Appendicitis - May 2011
- » Wrong Site Surgery - May 2011
- » Kidney Stones - April 2011
- » Nurses Pass ‘No Confidence’ Vote - April 2011
- » Orthopaedic Medical Negligence - April 2011
- » What Is Medical (Clinical) Negligence? - April 2011
- » Renal (Kidney) Failure - April 2011
- » Episiotomy And Medical Negligence - April 2011
- » Ectopic Pregnancy And Medical Negligence - April 2011
- » C Diff Infection And Medical Negligence - April 2011
- » Accident & Emergency Negligence - April 2011
- » Pressure Sores - April 2011
- » Perforated Appendix - April 2011
- » GP Negligence - April 2011
- » Labial Reduction And Medical Negligence - March 2011
- » Hospital Fatalities and Medical Negligence - March 2011
- » Diagnosing Cauda Equina - March 2011
- » 3rd Degree Tears: Frequently Asked Questions - March 2011
- » MRSA Bacteria And Claims - March 2011
- » Complaints To Local Hospitals - March 2011
- » Knee Surgery And Infection & Medical Negligence Claims - March 2011
- » Dr Foster Hospital Guide - March 2011
- » Failure To Diagnose - March 2011
- » Failed Surgery - March 2011
- » Traumatic Cloaca And Childbirth - March 2011
- » Retained Swabs After Surgery - March 2011
- » Symptoms of Necrotising Fasciitis - February 2011
- » Fourth Degree Tears - February 2011
- » Fractures - February 2011
- » Untreated Fractures - February 2011
- » Diverticular Disease and Medical Negligence - February 2011
- » What Is A Perforated Bowel? - February 2011
- » Third Degree Tears During Childbirth - February 2011
- » What Is Diverticular Disease? - February 2011
- » Cauda Equina Medical Negligence - January 2011
- » Perineal Trauma During Childbirth - January 2011
- » Colorectal Cancer Screening - January 2011
- » Breast Reduction Surgery Negligence - January 2011
- » Colorectal Cancer Delayed Diagnosis - January 2011
- » Tongue Cancer Symptoms - January 2011
- » Cosmetic Surgery Breast Augmentation - December 2010
- » Neck Lift Surgery Negligence - December 2010
- » Brow Lift Surgery Negligence - December 2010
- » Cheek Implants Surgery - December 2010
- » Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery Negligence - December 2010
- » Elective Facelifts And Medical Negligence - December 2010
- » What Is A Ruptured Bowel? - December 2010
- » Childbirth Sphincter Damage - December 2010
- » Childbirth Sphincter Damage - December 2010
- » Never Events And Medical Negligence - November 2010
- » Hospital Acquired Infections - November 2010
- » Stafford Hospital Negligence - November 2010
- » Cosmetic Surgery Negligence - November 2010
- » North Staffs NHS Trust Inquiry - November 2010
- » Bedsores And Medical Negligence - November 2010
- » What Is Necrotising Fasciitis - November 2010
- » What Is Cauda Equina - October 2010
- » Vaginal Tearing - October 2010
- » Ruptured Bowel Medical Negligence - October 2010
- » Vaginal Tear During Birth - October 2010
- » Birth Injury Medical Negligence? - October 2010
- » What Is Medical Negligence? - October 2010
- » Royal United Hospital Bath Website Launched - October 2010
- » Hospital Adverse Effects - September 2010
- » Cauda Equina Symptoms - September 2010
- » Swabs Retained During Operation - September 2010
- » What Is Clinical Negligence Compensation? - August 2010
- » Can You Prevent A Third Degree Tear During Childbirth? - August 2010
- » Anal Incontinence After Childbirth - August 2010
- » What Is Medical Negligence In The UK? - August 2010
- » Do You Need A Specialist Medical Negligence Solicitor? - August 2010
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- » Cauda Equina Syndrome - July 2010
- » Fracture Diagnosis - July 2010
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- » Lesley Ash £5 Million Medical Negligence Claim
A leading health campaigning organisation from the capital, London Health Emergency claims that several NHS hospitals will fail to meet the March 31st deadline set by the government for deep cleaning of hospitals which is supposed to reduce the spread of hospital acquired infections such as MRSA and C Difficile.
The end of March deadline was set by Gordon Brown at last year's Labour Party conference when he promised that every hospital in England would be thoroughly cleaned to eradicate these "superbugs".
However, according to London Health Emergency at least four London hospitals would not reach the deadline for the deep clean. Chairman Geoff Martin said "We understand that many hospitals, because of sheer pressure on beds, have been unable to decant patient areas and deep clean them properly. Instead they have had a bit of a spring clean around the beds and that is not what we were promised."
Andrew Large, Director General of the Cleaning and Support Services Association (CSSA) said, "Our major concern now is that there is a leadership vacuum in the NHS on cleaning issues. There are too many different NHS bodies with overlapping responsibilities, and this coupled with the autonomy enjoyed by individual NHS Trusts makes it too easy for responsibility for funding and managing cleaning to be fudged."
Should Lesley Ash Receive £5 Million compensation for a medical negligence claim?
Lesley Ash was admitted to hospital in April 2004 with two broken ribs after falling off a bed at home. Whilst in Chelsea and Westminster Hospital she became infected with a strain of the Hospital Superbug MRSA, MSSA. This has left her using a walking stick and unable to work as an actress.
Media coverage has described the amount of compensation as "too much" or "excessive" without analysing why Lesley Ash has been awarded such a significant sum.
Every claim for medical negligence includes a claim for compensation for the pain and suffering experienced, which in her case had been significant. However, in terms of the overall value of the claim this will not have been the most substantial part.
As a successful actress prior to contracting the superbug Lesley Ash's earnings would have been substantial and it is the loss of these earnings since contracting the superbug in 2004 until now, and also from now until she would have retired, that will form the most substantial part of the claim. Anyone who has seen Lesley Ash since she left hospital will have seen her having real difficulty walking. Clearly she is unlikely to be offered the acting parts she would have been offered before the accident. The press has claimed that she has only received the high award of compensation because she was "famous". This is not technically true. The "famous" part is incidental to the claim; the reason the compensation was so high is her lost earnings, not the fame itself. If, for example, Ms Ash had been earning £250,000 each year before the accident, not being able to work for three years would lead to a compensation claim for £750,000. As she is unlikely to work again for the remainder of her life, it can be seen how the claim became substantial.
Most victims of MRSA will not recover such substantial sums, but there are other people who, if they were unfortunate enough to contract a hospital superbug, could recover even more money if they could not work again. So whilst Lesley Ash's claim seems substantial, it is mainly due to her lost earning capacity, not the pain experienced as a result of the superbug.
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