In March of this year, the Scottish Government published a final Mesh implant report, following an investigation into the use of Mesh implants in women across Scotland. Concerns about the possible serious side-effects of the medical procedure had been raised by the Scottish Mesh Survivors campaign group and their use had been suspended across much of Scotland since 2014.<\/p>\n
According to the BBC Health website, approximately 20,000 women in Scotland have undergone the procedure \u2013 used to treat pelvic organ prolapse and incontinence – and 400 are currently making damages claims against NHS Scotland for side-effects such as constant pain, infections and bleeding.<\/p>\n
The findings of the report stated that:<\/p>\n
\u2022\tMesh must not be offered routinely to women with pelvic organ prolapse<\/p>\n
\u2022\tReporting of all procedures and adverse events should be mandatory<\/p>\n
\u2022\tExtra steps to ensure patients have access to clear, understandable advice to help them make informed choices<\/p>\n
\u2022\tCalls for improved training and research<\/p>\n
\u2022\tAll treatments should be made available to treat incontinence \u2013 including mesh<\/p>\n
However, concerns have been expressed that the final report has had key content regarding the risks of mesh implants removed.<\/p>\n
Several participants in the review group have resigned including one expert and two patient representatives, Olive McIlroy and Elaine Holmes, who have described the report as \u201cnothing more than a whitewash and a betrayal of every one of the hundreds of Scottish women who have had their lives devastated by the injuries caused by mesh implants.\u201d<\/p>\n
Speak to a solicitor<\/p>\n
If you have been the victim of poor medical care, contact Glynns Solicitors to discuss your situation with a solicitor experienced in medical negligence cases.<\/p>\n
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