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Post-op tooth pain
...In response to the complaint Dr A states that dental damage is a known complication of anaesthesia and this is explained to all patients...
Friendly care
...the GMC writes to Ms S informing her that concerns have been raised over her fitness to practise in connection with prescriptions supplied to a friend...
Back pain
...The letter claims that had Mr U been referred to hospital he would have undergone an MRI scan which would have identified a paracentral disc protrusion compressing the cauda equina...
Long-term diazepam prescription
...Dr H prescribes the drug weekly despite complaints by Mr C that he runs out of medication by the weekend...
Genetic disclosure
...Genetic testing has revealed a chromosomal abnormality which could lead to serious health effects in her family, but Mrs R is estranged from her children and refuses to inform them...
Missed meningitis
...The letter of claim states that that the baby was exhibiting a considerable number of symptoms associated with meningitis and was discharged with a “dangerously high” heart rate...
Earache assessed remotely
...Dr J tells Mrs P there is no need to see Zach face to face as this would not change the treatment being offered...
A statement of fact
...Dr C asks MDDUS how to go about writing a statement for a significant clinical incident investigation...
Wrist injury
...Over a month later Ms P is still experiencing pain in her wrist and is referred to an orthopaedic clinic. X-rays reveal a wrist fracture that has partially healed...
Consent to vaccinate
...Mr Z says that both he and his wife have decided against being vaccinated as he has read on the internet of "unreported fatal side-effects”...