Antibiotic cover
...It is alleged that had Ms G's concerns been properly heeded and antibiotic cover provided, she would have avoided unnecessary surgery and a hospital stay...
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...
Medical case study: Change in bowel habit
...Mr J alleges that the surgeon failed to appreciate the nature of her symptoms and initiate a colonoscopy or contrast imaging in an appropriate timeframe...
Medical case study: A glass too many
...Dr B has been out with friends at the pub and later on the drive home she is stopped at a police checkpoint and breathalysed...
Case study: 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....
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...
Beyond what's reasonable
...Ms H shouts and swears at the receptionist in front of other patients. The practice owner comes out to the waiting area and informs Ms H that her behaviour is totally unacceptable...
Case study: 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...
Case study: Missed meningitis
...the GP is accused of clinical negligence in his failure to diagnose and refer the child for suspected meningitis...
Case study: Mind your language
...Ms G says the comment made her feel very self-conscious and uncomfortable...