Category Archives: Case studies

HRT error leading to hysterectomy

By | August 20, 2025

We have recently settled a claim on behalf of a 57 year old woman where negligence on behalf of a GP in the prescription of HRT (hormone replacement therapy) led to her needing a hysterectomy.  Around 2019, Mrs A. began experiencing menopause-related symptoms of hot flushes, sweating, low mood and low libido.  Between August 2019… Read More »

Missed internal bleeding leads to fatal outcome

By | April 11, 2025

Mr S. had a past medical history of atrial fibrillation with a pacemaker fitted in 2013. Around 2021 Mr S began to suffer with large bruises and haematomas under the skin.  Following investigations, he was diagnosed with acquired haemophilia A and was treated with factor VIII inhibitor bypassing activity (FEIBA) and high dose prednisolone in… Read More »