Clinical negligence claims in Emergency Departments in England: Three thematic reviews
Emergency Departments (ED) in England provide a high-quality service to patients under challenging circumstances. It is understanding how claims can provide unique learning to enhance safety and patient experience further which the three reports aim to deliver. In total, 220 cases were examined, where the …
Learning from Emergency Department (ED) claims virtual forum
On 30 May 2022, NHS Resolution’s Safety and Learning team hosted a virtual forum to share the key themes from our latest reports which led to claims in the Emergency Department in England between 2014 and 2018. Recognising the unique challenges and diversity of clinical …
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NHS Resolution Podcast: Spinal Infections
Between the 1st of January 2009 and the 31st of December 2019, NHS Resolution received 232 claims concerning delay in the diagnosis of spinal infection. Out of these 232 claims, 85 were settled with damages paid, 43 without merit and 104 remain open. The total …
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Team reviews retrospective
NHS Resolution’s Practitioner Performance Advice service has developed its team reviews over the last five years. Where concerns relate to how members of a clinical team interact with each other, we can undertake a team review to: identify any barriers to resolving the issues which …
Better joint working and specialist help benefits patients, families and the NHS
This case story highlights the importance of effective integrated working for patients with vulnerabilities.
Ensuring consistent emergency response to convulsions in children
This case story highlights the need for a consistent emergency response to convulsions in children, looking specifically at sudden unexpected death in epilepsy.
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