Medical
Knee-sy does it – will cheaper knee surgery be the answer?
A recent study suggesting that partial knee replacements could be better for many patients is welcomed cautiously. However we ask will cheaper and quicker surgery get you the right result? Corries are leading medical negligence solicitors. if you have been affected by medical negligence then call us FREE on 0800 655 6550 for a free…
Read MoreMedical devices – is it time for a proper register?
Medical devices are helping many of us live longer and enjoy a better quality life as we get older. This has led to a growth in the use of medically implantable products such as hip replacements, knee replacements, vaginal mesh and other products. It is anticipated that by 2024 the global market for implantable medical devices…
Read MoreProstate Cancer – don’t leave it too late
Prostate cancers are being found late in 4 out of 10 cases a recent study has found. . Corries Solicitors are specialists in medical negligence claims. Our team of dedicated professionals can help you if your cancer has been missed. Call us FREE on 0800 655 6550. Read this article with helpful information about prostate…
Read MoreOn the clock – Time to Care?
We all lead busy lives and there are many pressures and stresses put upon us in our day-to-day working lives. We all appreciate that those in the GP surgery or at the hospital, doctors and other healthcare professionals are at least as rushed and time poor as we are. There is much talk in the…
Read MoreMaternal Mental Health – its everyone’s business
This week we have followed BBC’s Alex Jones and her brave team of mothers. More information on their exploits is available here Most noteworthy is that whilst the five ladies are pursuing numerous physical challenges and facing their own fears for a whole week; these feats in no way come close to the daily challenges faced…
Read MoreLifestyle Supplements – a risk worth taking ?
Eighty per cent of people who make a New Year’s Resolution fail by February. As Easter looms most of us with good intentions cast an eye at all the chocolate on offer! However, for some the attraction of being healthier, fitter and often thinner becomes an all encompassing quest. We all want to be…
Read MoreEssure – Campaign News
Essure is a non-surgical sterilisation implant which has been withdrawn from use in Europe by the manufacturer for commercial reasons. The Essure product continues to be used in the United States. Corries 4 Women have been actively pursuing claims on behalf of ladies fitted with the Essure sterilisation device. We were approached by…
Read MoreAnti depression medication- what is the right thing to do?
There have been some articles lately about anti depression drugs. Further articles about mistakes in prescribing drugs and errors in 1 on 5 makes even more grim reading. In this article we look at the studies and the practical things you can do for you or others suffering. Statistics Use of antidepressants is on the…
Read MoreNHS mistakes- will greater transparency get us to the truth?
NHS mistakes are often reported in the press and on television. We look at recent changes which may mean a more transparent approach to finding out if your loved ones have had poor treatment. NHS hospitals and medical staff are there to help us all in our hour of need. The majority of the time…
Read MoreFemale medical pain – are your doctors doing enough?
Female medical pain is a serious matter. Doctors taking reports of medical pain symptoms less seriously in women than in men has recently been in the media. An article by the Daily Mail click here reports on a worrying trend that female patients are taken less seriously than men. Reports of failing to take notice or…
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