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RWK Goodman TAC Magazine - 9th Edt - Spinal surgery in cerebral palsy: funding the costs

Opinion | 22:08:23

Discussing spinal surgery in cerebral palsy and funding the costs of SDR and curvature surgery

Surgical treatment of the spine, whether that is to treat curvature of the spine or to carry out selective dorsal rhizotomy, has become a mainstay of treatment for children and young people with cerebral palsy. As a parent or carer of a child with cerebral palsy, it is not always an easy decision to proceed to surgery. Both the likely benefits need be considered against the known risks of surgery. In addition, for some, the cost of surgery will hang heavily in the balance.

Can Group B Strep Cause Cerebral Palsy - RWK Goodman

Opinion | 16:08:23

Can Group B Strep Cause Cerebral Palsy?

Many pregnant women carry the bacteria Group B Streptococcus or GBS and it is usually harmless to both mother and baby. However, in some instances the bacteria can pass to the baby and the baby may go on to develop a severe infection. GBS infection in a baby can have serious consequences and it is essential that the infection is treated urgently to prevent the risks of long-term brain injury including cerebral palsy.

RWK Goodman Lessons learned - Hazel's Story

Case Study | 10:08:23

Medical Negligence – Lessons learned: Hazel’s Story

Hazel and her mother-in-law sought our help when Hazel's husband, Colin, died as a result of a complications from a vaccine he should not have been given. Here Hazel, alongside Colin’s mother Barbara, share their story and how they hope to see things change as a result of their loss.

Lessons Learned - Anna's Story RWK Goodman

Case Study | 09:08:23

Medical Negligence – Lessons learned: Anna’s story

Anna’s mother, Gill, sadly died following complications of an endoscopy procedure. The Trust were aware of issues in the care provided to her but failed to be open about this and did not apologise. The Care Quality Commission pursued a prosecution against the Trust for failing in their duty of candour. The Trust pleaded guilty and were fined, but what important lessons were learned?

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Opinion | 20:07:23

The new CES pathway – does it enable clinicians to get treatment right first time?

The new treatment pathway for CES, delivered as part of the NHS’s Getting It Right First Time initiative to improve care for various conditions, is a positive step forward in ensuring better outcomes for...

Person in hospital bed with woman touching their hand

Opinion | 14:07:23

What is breach of duty and causation in clinical negligence claims?

Breach of duty and causation are core elements when determining whether a medical negligence claim will succeed. If these two elements of a claim can be established, a claimant is likely to have suffered...

Opinion | 27:06:23

Impacted fetal head – what you need to know

Is delivering a baby by caesarean section becoming more difficult? According to the Early Notification Scheme’s most recent report, difficult delivery of the head of the baby during caesarean section is becoming more of a problem.

Empty hospital corridor

Opinion | 20:06:23

Can I sue the NHS for medical negligence?

Simon Elliman, head of our medical negligence team, explains what people's options are when they've experienced harm in the NHS.

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Opinion | 19:04:23

Erb’s Palsy Webinar – Mental Health & Erb’s Palsy

Introduction Welcome to the RWK Goodman Erb’s Palsy Mental Health Webinar, in association with The Erb’s Palsy Group. We hope this webinar helps to further open up the conversation about the mental health effects...

Bariatric Surgery - What you need to know - RWK Goodman

Opinion | 14:04:23

Bariatric Surgery: What you need to know

RWK Goodman Clinical Negligence Associate Sinead Coulson, talks to Consultant Upper GI and Bariatric Surgeon Mr Vittal Rao about the things you need to know before considering bariatric surgery. During their conversation they cover details on the risks, expected results and process of bariatric surgery.

Report | 11:04:23

Investment in maternity care would change lives and save NHS millions

Every year, around 1,800 UK children are diagnosed with cerebral palsy. It’s estimated that at least 1 in every 12 of those diagnoses occurs because of negligence in maternity care settings, with lives permanently...

Case Study | 03:04:23

Over £100,000 for GP mis-prescription resulting in a stroke

Mr Y had been taking medication for atrial fibrillation when he suffered a stroke. It was later discovered that his medication had been prescribed at a sub-therapeutic dose. Mr Y was a very active...

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