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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
- Doctors face growing media scrutiny
- The process of litigation
- Clinical negligence – your response to litigation
- Doctor in defence – a member's diary
- Behind the scenes at the MDU – the Legal Department
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Case histories
- Opthalmic case study
- Delayed diagnosis of rectal cancer
- Asthma resulting in hypoxic brain damage
- Late referral of a pregnant woman
- Ureteric damage – not negligent
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