18 December 2020
In October 2020 the Minister of Health, Robin Swann confirmed in a statement to the assembly that a Department of Health review had commenced into treatment provided by Aidan O’Brien, Consultant Urologist who retired...
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18 November 2020
While the Department of Health continues its investigation into the treatment of patients by Dr Michael Watt, Consultant Neurologist, a further review of patient care has been announced, this time in respect of urology...
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07 October 2020
Dental implants are increasing in popularity and more local dental practices are offering implants as a means of improving the aesthetic appearance of the teeth. Implants can be used to fill gaps caused by...
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12 August 2020
Anyone fancy a tweak? It sounds quite nice, almost affectionate, but ‘tweakment’ is the name given to a minor cosmetic procedure, such as Botox, fillers or other injectable facial treatments. One consequence of the...
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19 November 2019
One in five patients misdiagnosed by Dr Michael Watt The most recent revelation to emerge from the ongoing investigation by the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust into Dr Michael Watt is that one...
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27 March 2019
The Rise of Cosmetic Surgery The cosmetic surgery industry has been steadily growing over the past decade. The BBC recently reported that figures produced by the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (Baaps) show...
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Living in Northern Ireland, we’re lucky to have so many qualified and caring professionals working in both the NHS and in private units across the country. However, incidences of medical negligence do exist and...
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25 November 2016
Living in Northern Ireland, we’re lucky to have so many qualified and caring professionals working in both the NHS and in private units across the country. However, incidences of medical negligence do exist and...
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26 October 2016
Nikki McConnell examines the evidence of poor care, neglect and abuse in Northern Ireland care homes. Care Home Neglect and Abuse in Northern Ireland Moving an elderly loved one into a care home isn’t...
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20 May 2013
Claire McDaid of Worthingtons Solicitors Belfast advises on circumstances in which you may have grounds to sue a hospital if you have contracted MRSA during your stay. MRSA is a serious problem for our...
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