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Fifteen years of urinary tract infections – what’s the cause?

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A patient re-presents with urinary tract infections over a 15-year period, and eventually makes a claim against the genitourinary consultant involved in her care.

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Forgotten blood test results: forgotten patient

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Misplaced blood test results lead to a claim after a baby is left requiring a liver transplant.

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A routine referral?

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When a routine optician appointment identifies papilloedema, Mrs T makes a claim against her GP for not giving her an earlier urgent referral.

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A retained swab

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Basic safety checks were overlooked in this incident, which saw a claim against a consultant gynaecologist.

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