Alleged wrong extraction
...The dentist believes a translator might have helped avoid confusion over the proposed treatment plan...
Dental case study: Antibiotic cover
...Ms G has an autoimmune condition and believes she should've been given antibiotics as a precaution against infection...
Dental case study: Alleged wrong extraction
...The dentist believes a translator may have helped avoid confusion over the patient's proposed treatment plan...
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...