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Leaflet
Heparin and anticoagulants
From 1 April 2015 until 31 March 2020 NHS Resolution received 373 claims relating to heparin and anticoagulant medication errors. Out of these 373 claims, 104 were settled with damages paid, 114 without merit and 155 remain open. The total cost of closed claims is …
Leaflet
Maternity medication errors
NHS Resolution received 55 claims relating to medication errors in maternity claims between 1st April 2015 and 31st March 2020. Out of these 55 claims, 22 were settled with damages paid, 13 without merit and 20 remain open. The analysis held within this leaflet only …
Case story
Case story: Home Birth
This case story is illustrative based on a range of examples of real events. NHS Resolution is sharing the experience of those involved to help prevent a similar occurrence happening to patients, families and staff.
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
Video
Watch Alan’s story – Saying sorry
This video tells Alan’s story of an incident in a hospital and the valuable response from staff.
Presentation
Read Alan’s story – Supporting material
This presentation accompanies the video: Alan’s story – Saying sorry.
Video
Watch an introduction to Nadine’s story (part one)
Tim Shurlock, NHS Resolution, shares an introduction to consent claims and Nadine’s landmark ruling on consent.
Video
Watch consent – legal context
Health Lawyer Ian Long provides legal context on the theme of consent.
