Fake doctor who worked in NHS for 20 years found guilty of fraud – The Guardian

Posted February 17th, 2023 in doctors, forgery, fraud, hospitals, news, psychiatrists by sally

‘A fraudulent doctor who worked in the NHS for 20 years has been convicted of a “deliberate and wicked deception” after forging a medical degree certificate and practising as a psychiatrist without the necessary qualifications.’

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The Guardian, 15th February 2023

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Harold Shipman ad trivialised murders, says advertising watchdog – BBC News

Posted February 15th, 2023 in advertising, complaints, doctors, insurance, news, ombudsmen by sally

‘A life insurance advert featuring serial killer Harold Shipman “trivialised” his murders and was distressing to victims’ families, the advertising watchdog said.’

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BBC News, 15th February 2023

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1,500 more patients of jailed breast surgeon Ian Paterson recalled – The Guardian

Posted February 2nd, 2023 in doctors, hospitals, medical records, medical treatment, news, wounding by sally

‘Health officials are recalling a further 1,500 patients of the jailed breast surgeon Ian Paterson, more than two decades after he treated them, after the discovery of an old IT database.’

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The Guardian, 1st February 2023

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Covid: Powys doctor given nine-month ban for false claims – BBC News

Posted January 31st, 2023 in coronavirus, disciplinary procedures, doctors, news, standards, tribunals by sally

‘A private doctor who put false claims about Covid-19 treatments online has been banned from practising for nine months after a medical tribunal.’

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BBC News, 30th January 2023

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Fraudster posed as doctor in UK for 19 years, court hears – The Guardian

Posted January 11th, 2023 in doctors, forgery, fraud, news, psychiatrists by sally

‘A “most accomplished fraudster” was paid between £1m and £1.3m by the NHS during the nearly two decades she posed as a qualified doctor after forging a degree certificate, a court has heard.’

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The Guardian, 10th January 2023

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Manish Shah: Romford GP given more life sentences for sexually assaulting women – BBC News

Posted January 10th, 2023 in assault, doctors, news, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

‘A former family doctor has received two more life sentences, after sexually assaulting four women during unnecessary examinations.’

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BBC News, 9th January 2022

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Case Comment: Khan v Meadows [2021] UKSC 21 – UKSC Blog

‘In this post Rebecca Khan, a Legal Support Assistant at Matrix Chambers, comments on the case of Khan v Meadows [2021] UKSC 21 – handed down on the 18th of June 2021. This appeal raised important questions about the application of the scope of duty principle in clinical negligence cases. The judgment is handed down together with the court’s judgment in Manchester Building Society v Grant Thornton UK LLP [2021] UKSC 20.’

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UKSC Blog, 4th January 2023

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Doctors raise safety fears at Birmingham hospitals – BBC News

Posted December 2nd, 2022 in doctors, health & safety, hospitals, news, whistleblowers by sally

‘Whistleblowers at one of England’s worst performing hospital trusts have said a climate of fear among staff is putting patients at risk.’

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BBC News, 1st December 2022

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Logan Mwangi: Murder prompts information sharing review – BBC News

‘The murder of a five-year-old boy has prompted a review into how the NHS, social services, police and schools share information. It was one of the recommendations of the report into Logan Mwangi’s death which ministers said will be adopted.’

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BBC News, 25th November 2022

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Logan Mwangi murder: Report into Sarn river death due – BBC News

Posted November 24th, 2022 in child cruelty, children, doctors, families, murder, news, social services by sally

‘The involvement of professionals in the life of a five-year-old who was murdered by his family and dumped in a river will be put under the spotlight.’

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BBC News, 24th November 2022

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Mum’s sepsis warning after diagnosis delay at Cambridgeshire hospitals – BBC News

Posted November 22nd, 2022 in delay, doctors, health, hospitals, medical treatment, negligence, news by sally

‘A mother-of-two had “extensive amputation surgery” after a hospital trust failed to recognise and treat her sepsis sooner, an investigation found.’

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BBC News, 21st November 2022

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GPs giving antidepressants to children against guidelines – The Guardian

Posted November 4th, 2022 in children, codes of practice, doctors, medicines, mental health, news by sally

‘GPs are breaching medical guidelines by prescribing antidepressants for children as young as 11 who cannot get other help for their mental health problems, NHS-funded research reveals.’

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The Guardian, 4th November 2022

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Case commentary in finding of fact hearing – By Mollie Briggs – Park Square Barristers

Posted October 20th, 2022 in care orders, children, doctors, evidence, expert witnesses, news by sally

‘The case involved a fact-finding hearing where the local authority applied for care orders in respect of two children, after the youngest child sustained significant brain injuries following a fall from the father’s arms whilst he was holding the child and picking up the older sibling.’

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Park Square Barristers, 18th October 2022

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Dying patient should have been seen in person – BBC News

Posted September 29th, 2022 in coronavirus, doctors, news, nurses, telecommunications by sally

‘NHS officials ruled a man who died after his ear infection was not picked up in GP telephone consultations should have been seen face to face, a BBC Newsnight investigation has found.’

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BBC News, 29th September 2022

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NHS whistleblower Shyam Kumar wins case against regulator – BBC News

Posted September 5th, 2022 in compensation, doctors, employment, hospitals, news, unfair dismissal, whistleblowers by sally

‘A doctor who was sacked for raising patient safety concerns has won a case against England’s hospital regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC).’

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BBC News, 5th September 2022

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Costs in lower-value clin neg cases ‘far exceed damages’ – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted August 8th, 2022 in consultations, costs, damages, doctors, negligence, news by sally

‘Doctors’ representatives in clinical negligence cases have claimed that average costs far outstrip the compensation secured for cases worth less than £25,000.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 5th August 2022

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Archie Battersbee’s life support ‘ending at 11am’ after Supreme Court appeal fails – The Independent

‘The mother of 12-year-old Archie Battersbee said that his life support will be withdrawn at 11am on Wednesday after the family lost a Supreme Court bid to continue his treatment.’

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The Independent, 2nd August 2022

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Archie Battersbee’s parents fail in life support bid at supreme court – The Guardian

‘The parents of 12-year-old Archie Battersbee, who was left in a comatose state after suffering brain damage, have failed to persuade the supreme court to intervene in a life support treatment battle.’

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The Guardian, 28th July 2022

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Archie Battersbee’s parents lose fight to keep son, 12, on life support – The Guardian

Posted July 18th, 2022 in accidents, children, doctors, families, medical treatment, news by sally

‘The parents of a 12-year-old boy who suffered a “catastrophic” brain injury have lost their battle for his life support treatment to continue.’

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The Guardian, 15th July 2022

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Parents of brain-damaged 12-year-old boy set for latest stage of legal battle – The Independent

Posted July 11th, 2022 in appeals, children, doctors, families, family courts, medical treatment, news by sally

‘The parents of a 12-year-old boy who suffered brain damage three months ago are preparing for the latest stage of a life-support treatment battle. Hollie Dance and Paul Battersbee are hoping a High Court judge will rule that doctors should keep providing treatment to their son Archie Battersbee, after reviewing evidence.’

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The Independent, 11th July 2022

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