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Jeanette Whyman

Medical Negligence

1. Is there any point in claiming against a hospital? Surely the Doctors just close ranks and I'll lose?
2. I have just had an operation, the hospital was dirty and the food was horrible. Can I claim?
3. I underwent an operation to remove fibroids from my uterus. During the operation my doctor performed a hysterectomy. I was not told this was a possibility, what can I do?
4. Do hospitals have to make sure patients going to hospital are safe?
5. I suffered repeated infections following an operation due to negligence, can I claim?
6. I caught MRSA whilst in hospital for a hip replacement operation. Do you think I can claim?
7. I suffered an infection whilst in hospital which delayed my recovery and I was worried that it may be MRSA or C Diff. What is the difference and do you think the infection was one of those?
8. I tripped and fell on rubbish outside hospital, injuring myself. Do I have a claim?
10. I came off my bike due to a large pothole in the road which resulted in a broken ankle which still hasnt healed, who can I claim from?
11. I have read lots of stories about mistakes in diagnosing cancer. Is there cause for concern?
12. I had 2 smear tests; the first was reported as borderline and the second reported everything was normal. I now have cervical cancer, can you help?
13. Is it safe to buy medicines on the internet?
14. I am being treated for cancer, however, it wasnt diagnosed until my second referral. What can I do about this late diagnosis?
15. I have been diagnosed with breast cancer. I asked for Herceptin but was refused it, can my doctor do this?
16. I have had cosmetic surgery and despite revision surgery the results are still awful. What should I do?
17. I am considering having a facelift abroad, do you think it is safe?
18. Will the NHS fund my knee operation if I have it done in France?
19. I have had a hysterectomy which I believe could have been avoided had my symptoms been properly investigated in the first place. What should I do?
20. My husband died of a stroke and I am not convinced that the treatment he received was satisfactory. What can I do?
21. I have read a report which said a quarter of autopsies performed are poorly carried out and I think this was the case with my husband. What can I do?
22. A broken bone in my daughters arm was not diagnosed. Do I have a claim?
23. My son has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Do you think that prolonged labour could be the cause?
24. My daughter has been diagnosed with Congenital Dysplasia of the Hips (CDH). What can I do?
25. I had hip replacement surgery last year which I believe was not done properly, can you help?
26. I have been poorly treated by my hospital and want to know the likely level of compensation I would receive and if my legal fees would be paid out of that compensation. Is it worth taking action?
27. I received very poor treatment from my GP and want to complain. What can I do? Will I have to diclose my name if I complain?
28. I have heard of 'no win no fee' agreements; do you think I could bring a claim on this basis?
29. Where does the law stand on donating eggs for cheaper IVF treatment?
30. I am confused about the government proposal to introduce automatic organ donation. Does this mean that I will have no say as to whether my organs are used after my death? What can I do about this?
31. I read on the internet about buying a kidney – I know it is illegal here but couldn’t I go abroad for this?
32. Is the MMR injection safe and can my son be made to have it?
33. My daughter has cold symptoms, could this be foot and mouth?
34. How can I make sure that I am never treated with human-animal embryos?
35. I have become very interested in homeopathy lately and would like to study this and qualify as a homeopath. Once qualified, can I be sued if something goes wrong?
36. My GP recommended acupuncture for back pain but it has not been effective. Can I claim?
37. I would like IVF treatment but my BMI is 38.5, do you think I will be refused treatment?
38. I am not happy with the root canal treatment I received, can you help?
39. A lady died after refusing a blood transfusion on religious grounds following the birth of her twins. Should the doctors of forced her to have it so that her babies still had a mother?