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Hannah is a senior solicitor, who has specialised in clinical negligence law throughout her legal career.
In this blog Hannah Blackwell considers the impact perineal tears can have on mothers following childbirth and looks at the plans announced recently to try to reduce the incidents of these tears occurring.
Hannah Blackwell considers current proposals to try and ensure patients safety lessons are learnt from litigated clinical negligence cases.
Hannah Blackwell summarises the recent report from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, which highlights that there are too many poor quality investigations into babies who are stillborn or suffer severely brain damaged during labour.
Hannah Blackwell comments upon the announcement that the government is to invest over £2 million pounds to improve maternity services and considers the wider implications of this.
This blog is the first in a series of informative blogs in which we will be looking at the different types of cerebral palsy and circumstances that may give rise to a legal case.
Hannah Blackwell considers a recent research from Imperial College London in which they concluded that babies born in hospitals in England at the weekends have a “significantly” greater chance of dying than those born on week days.
This blog highlights the importance of prompt diagnosis of postpartum haemorrhage, looks at the risk factors of postpartum haemorrhage occurring and potential complications if the condition is misdiagnosed following childbirth.
This article looks at the causes of, signs and symptoms of placental abruption and the importance of prompt diagnosis and management.
This blog highlights the importance of prompt diagnosis of epiglottitis, and looks at the complications that can arise if there is a delay in diagnosing the condition.
The Chief Executive of NHS England has put forward a 5 year plan to improve the standard of care provided by the NHS in England. This blog looks at the changes proposed in the 5 year plan and how this may impact upon the standard of care provided to patients.
In the second of our series of blogs raising awareness of Erb’s Palsy, this blog looks at the injuries caused by damage to the different brachial plexus nerves and how that damage impacts upon a person.
Failing GP Practices are to face closure under plans being unveiled in England – is this a necessary move and should it be welcomed?
The call for tighter checks and a full investigation after one baby dies and 14 are ill with blood poisoning after being given a contaminated batch of liquid food.
A government commissioned enquiry recommends the NHS must be open over certain mistakes in medical treatment.
Hannah is a senior solicitor, who has specialised in clinical negligence law throughout her legal career.
A recent report has highlighted the devastating impact poor midwifery care and supervision can have on patients and their families.
A study by specialist Consultant Obstetrician, Mr Abdul Sultan, revealed that early diagnosis and repair of perineal injuries suffered during childbirth resulted in less problems after childbirth and much better long term outcome for mothers.
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