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Fractured jaw undetected
Janice fell and suffered a deep cut to her chin, causing pain in her jaw and nausea. She attended the A&E department of her local hospital, where her wound was cleaned and closed. However, she was not referred to the maxillofacial team, which specialises in such injuries, and no x-rays were performed.
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Accident and emergency team fail to administer life-saving medication
Richard was diagnosed with a pituitary brain tumour at the age of forty-three and, though he made a full recovery and was subsequently in good health, he required life-long hormone replacement treatment (HRT).
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Death after head injury
Ryan was playing with friends one afternoon on a trampoline when he accidentally fell off from a height of approximately five feet landing on a concrete surface and banging his head.
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Inappropriate medical advice given after swallowing needle
Emma swallowed a needle when her dog jumped on her lap whilst she was sewing. She felt the needle scratch her throat but when she went to the local accident and emergency department she was told by a nurse to eat plenty of bread, drink plenty of fluids and check her stools, waiting for the needle to pass through her body.
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Bladder tear undetected for two weeks
Maddy was on her way home from work when she was involved in a road traffic accident and was admitted to hospital.
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Failure to Diagnose Charcot Arthropathy leads to Amputation
Carol, aged 59 years, has suffered from Diabetes for the past 14 years. She was admitted to A&E at her local hospital for investigations into the swelling of her left ankle.
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Negligent provision of ambulance services
The deceased was diagnosed as suffering from kidney disease in June 2005 and was a frequent patient at Dewsbury & District Hospital for dialysis. From the time of his diagnosis he became increasingly frail and immobile. His medical records recorded his lack of stability whilst on his feet.
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Hospital fails to diagnose cauda equina syndrome
Phillipa was shocked when she very suddenly developed severe back pain, combined with an inability to control her bladder and bowels. Usually very fit and healthy, she called for an ambulance and went to her local Accident and Emergency department. She was discharged home after they carried out an x-ray and reassured her that it was probably just muscle pain.
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Delayed diagnosis of hand fracture
When Mark was playing football, he sustained an injury to his left hand. The next day, he visited the local accident and emergency department and an x-ray was carried out on his wrist. He was seen by a triage nurse, a doctor and then subsequently discharged home.
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Delayed diagnosis of a hip fracture
Bill’s leg gave way whilst he was walking his dog. He went to his local Accident and Emergency department. He was assessed, however, no x-rays were arranged and no diagnosis was recorded. He was sent home with painkillers and referred to his GP.
