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Mefloquine – time for change as inquiry hears evidence of harmful side effects experienced by those in the armed forces
The distressing psychiatric side effects of anti-malarial drug mefloquine have long been known, yet the drug has been routinely issued to British soldiers since 1993.
The Government should think again on fixed fees in clinical negligence cases argues Nina Ali, partner, Hodge Jones & Allen
This summer the Department of Health announced proposals to fix costs in clinical negligence cases worth below £250,000 and, in doing so, raised grave concerns that many victims of medical…
Mental health provision in crisis: documentary shines a light on system in need of radical change
BBC Panorama’s Britain’s Mental Health Crisis programme shown last week provided a worrying insight into the perilous state of mental health care and services across the country. The programme focused…
Financial incentives and client care – Could your GP be receiving a bonus NOT to refer you to hospital?
GP practises across the country are receiving thousands of pounds not to refer patients to hospital for specialist treatment, according to a recently published report by Pulse magazine. These ethically…
Clinical negligence litigation: A force for good in the NHS
Clinical negligence litigation frequently drives better medical practice in private and NHS organisations by identifying systemic failings and ensuring practitioners undergo training or sanctions are taken if necessary. The recent…