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Case story
Fetal surveillance
This case story is based on real events and NHS Resolution is sharing the experience of those involved to help prevent a similar occurrence happening to patients, families and staff.
Video
Supporting general practice – Common pitfalls
This video looks at three diseases where GPs often miss the diagnostic signs resulting in late referrals: cauda equina, colorectal cancer and subarachnoid haemorrhage. Clinical symptoms to be aware of in these diseases are highlighted. It is part of a series of videos aimed at …
Case story
Good practice management of the antenatal CTG
This case story is based on real events and NHS Resolution is sharing the experience of those involved to help prevent a similar occurrence happening to patients, families and staff.
Leaflet
Cauda equina syndrome
From January 2008 to December 2018, NHS Resolution received 827 claims for incidents of cauda equina syndrome. Out of these 827 claims, 340 were settled with damages, 212 were without merit and 275 remain open.
Report
A summary of: The Early Notification scheme progress report
This leaflet has been produced as an overview to highlight the: key findings of the report six recommendations information on our collaborative partners and other resources available on our website including information on supporting staff and families
Leaflet
Working to prevent avoidable venous thromboembolism
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is an international patient safety issue and a clinical priority for the NHS. Around half of all cases of VTE are associated with hospitalisation, with many events occurring up to 90 days after admission. It is a leading and preventable cause of …
Leaflet
Preventing surgical burns
From 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2019, NHS Resolution were notified of 631 clinical negligence claims relating to surgical burns to patients. Out of these 631 claims, 459 were settled, 58 were unmeritorious and 114 are still open. This has led to NHS Resolution …
Leaflet
Manual handling
From 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2019, NHS Resolution was notifed of 4,733 claims relating to manual handling. Of these 4,733 claims, 2,008 have been settled, 2,322 were without merit and 403 remain open. As a result, for the 2,008 settled claims NHS Resolution …
