Category: Case Study
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Learning from General Surgical Cases
Background A female patient in her mid-40s underwent a gastric sleeve resection, during which a large hiatal hernia was discovered. The surgeon opted to reduce the hernia at the same time. During the procedure, a…
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Case Study – Orthopaedics: Wrong Site Surgery
Facts A 72-year-old male patient was consented for a total right knee replacement by a consultant orthopaedic surgeon in the private sector. The consent process took place six weeks prior to surgery, during an outpatient…
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Learning from Dermatology Cases: Minimise the Risks
In dermatology, as with all specialties, a patient may be dissatisfied with the outcome of the care or treatment they have received. As a result, a complaint or clinical negligence claim may be initiated by…