by themissus | May 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
Ian Paterson is a name now widely associated with the very worst side of medical malpractice. He performed over 1,000 unnecessary operations – predominantly on female patients – in NHS and private settings. In February 2020, an independent inquiry led by...
by themissus | May 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
It is common knowledge that the NHS is under immense pressure and that waiting lists for treatment can extend beyond one year – in some cases, even beyond three. This time scale is especially true for patients needing orthopaedic surgery. As a result, many...
by themissus | May 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
Since the pandemic began, the media spotlight has glared brightly on NHS staff, questioning their ability to bring down the infamous one, two, and – for some patients – up to three-year wait times for care. Recent data shows that they are starting to make...
by themissus | Jan 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
In the 1920s, Hugo Gernsback, an inventor, science fiction enthusiast and founder of a scientific journal called The Electrical Experimenter, conceived of a device that would permit a doctor to conduct consultations from the comfort of the patient’s own home. The...
by themissus | Jan 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
Yesterday afternoon Health Secretary Sajid Javid provided the Government’s response to the Bishop of Norwich’s recommendations arising out of the Paterson report. The response was a somewhat watered down version of what was expected but it still contains some...
by themissus | Jan 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
A new major survey by Engage Britain revealed that over 20% of NHS waiting list patients have turned to private healthcare as strain on NHS hospitals continues to grow. The survey, which polled over 2,000 UK adults, showed that while 72% of respondents trust and view...
