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Medical Negligence Claims – What You Should Know

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This latest post from Moosa Duke takes you through the things you should know about making a medical negligence claim to ensure you are aware of all aspects. Continue reading

Legal Aid Sentencing And Punishment Of Offenders Act

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The Legal Aid Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act received royal assent earlier this week, after facing many setbacks since it was first introduced just under a year ago. Lord Bach, a labour party peer commented that it was a … Continue reading

Improving Quality Of Care For Patients – A Key Component – Revalidation Of Doctors

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By the end of 2012 all doctors wishing to retain their General Medical Council (GMC) licence to practise will need to participate in revalidation. The Medical Act 1983 states “revalidation” means evaluation of a medical practitioner’s fitness to practise. The … Continue reading

NHS Litigation Authority Sets Aside £235.4 million For Babies Suffering From Brain Damage

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According to an article published by the Guardian newspaper, the NHS Litigation Authority (NHSLA) has set aside £235.4m to settle 60 claims in which it is alleged that babies suffered brain damage because maternity staff failed to notice that they … Continue reading

Brain Damage – Understanding Your Legal Rights

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If you or a loved one have suffered any form of brain damage due to clinical negligence, this latest post from Moosa-Duke Solicitors explores your legal rights. Continue reading

Key Hole Surgery – Client Receives Compensation

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Earlier this month, Moosa – Duke Solicitors successfully concluded a claim for medical negligence against The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust resulting in the NHSLA paying out compensation. Our client had attended hospital and had been informed that an … Continue reading

Choosing the Right Medical Negligence Solicitor for You

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This latest post from Moosa Duke explains how important it is to choose the right medical negligence solicitor in order to see the best results from your claim. Continue reading

Hospitals Should Be Open For 7 Days A Week

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The Telegraph recently reported that Sir Bruce Keogh, Medical Director of the NHS wants senior doctors to be available in hospitals at weekends as well as during the week. He is quoted as saying that “ people get sick seven … Continue reading

The Health and Social Care Bill

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The Health and Social Care Bill was approved by the House of Lords on Monday evening this week. The Bill still needs to be given Royal Assent but this is hoped to be given before Easter. Since 1948, for over … Continue reading

Care Quality Commission Publishes Report On Healthcare Needs Of Care Home Residents

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The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has recently completed a review into how the healthcare needs of care home residents are met. The review aimed to address how older people living in care homes access healthcare services, whether they have choice … Continue reading

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