Wiktor Buza
Articles by Wiktor Buza
15 Jul 2022
Consequence of a misdiagnosis and delay in correct treatment
Acting for a client not long back with a misdiagnosed Achilles tendon fracture and tear as a simple sprain has prompted this post. The client in question was a primary school head teacher. She lost her footing on a pavement while walking. She attended the A & E immediately as she heard a ‘crack’. At […]
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15 Jul 2022
Stillbirth and Birth Injury Claims During Covid-19
The birth of a healthy baby is the one wish all parents want to see come to fruition but what happens when the baby is harmed during childbirth due to an avoidable mistake by the medical professionals? This can be devastating for the child and the parents, especially, if the child is left with lasting […]
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15 Jul 2022
Delayed diagnosis and delayed treatment of bowel cancer
We all probably know someone in our circle who has cancer this is a sad reality today. For patients’ and families dealing with a cancer diagnosis often their world is turned upside down once they have to navigate cancer care with the reality of the possibility of a life cut short. The outcome for patients […]
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20 Jun 2022
Cancer- late diagnosis, misdiagnosis and delayed treatment of cancer claims
The word cancer is synonymous with either death or a terminal illness yet if caught in time some patients do recover successfully. With advance in medicine patients have a better chance of survival if the condition is diagnosed in a timely manner so as to allow medical intervention and treatment to start promptly. Patients and […]
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20 Jun 2022
Language during childbirth and maternity care
We all know words matter and language used especially during childbirth, and in maternity care needs to be less judgemental and more personal according to a report led by midwives from the RCM. Maternity care recently has had some bad press especially in light of the maternity scandal on avoidable baby deaths at Shrewsbury & […]
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23 May 2022
Substantial Settlement For Cleaner Injured At Food Processing Plant Near Bradford
Our Polish client was an employee at a food processing plant near Bradford and was responsible for disinfecting the work area at the end of the work day. On the day of the accident whilst mopping the floor he slipped on a transparent gel like substance present on the floor. The fall was so unexpected […]
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4 May 2022
Dental Medical Negligence Claims
We all will at some point need the input and care from a dental expert yet the fear of going to a dentist often outweighs the positive aspect of good dental care. Most dentist like other medical professionals are trying their best to treat their patient with the best care and skill. However, dental negligence […]
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14 Oct 2021
A & E Waiting Times and 6 Million Waiting for Treatment
News that GPs are being advised in England to see more patients in person suggests GPs are deliberately avoiding in person consultations. Reality must be different this could be due to shortages of GPs and key health staff, and it could also be due to fatigue caused by being under immense pressure for the past […]
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21 Sep 2021
Complaints About NHS Care
If you feel something went wrong with the healthcare you or your loved one received or did not receive, it is advisable to raise your concerns and discuss this with the medical staff in the first instance. If you feel uncomfortable doing so then you have the option of using the NHS complaints process. The […]
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