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Being sued
In an increasingly litigious society, patients are now more likely than ever to bring a negligence action against their doctor. This section contains information about the legal process and offers advice should you find yourself on the receiving end of a letter from a solicitor planning legal action.
Advice articles
- Anatomy of a claim - 12 January 2012
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Case histories
- Perforation of the uterus - 20 December 2010
- Bilateral amputation - 17 December 2010
- Delayed diagnosis but no damage - 16 December 2010
- Epidural abscess - 6 December 2010
- An urgent problem - 6 December 2010
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Advice calls
- Taking the wrong X rays - 1 January 1998
