Commentary
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Medical Negligence
Statement from Thompsons Solicitors in reaction to the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review by Baroness Cumberlege, published on 8 July 2020
Read the statement from Thompsons Solicitors in reaction to the Indepe...
NHS mesh patients affected by Tony Dixon encouraged to come forward
Former patients of a Bristol-based surgeon have contacted Thompsons So...
Independent Inquiry into Ian Paterson Must Be Catalyst for Change
With the Independent Inquiry into Ian Paterson’s report due in a matte...
Mesh: the story so far
We talk through the recent developments in mesh usage, the complicatio...
Cwm Taf maternity services review results in special measures
A review into Cwm Taf maternity services painted a picture of services...
FAQ: Why we oppose the updated NICE mesh guidelines for urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse in women (2019)
NICE has published guidelines permitting the use of mesh to treat urin...
North Bristol NHS Trust announces findings of review into LVMR mesh procedures at Southmead Hospital
A North Bristol NHS Trust review into rectopexy mesh procedures at Sou...
Mesh manufacturer to withdraw vaginal implant devices with immediate effect
One of the largest manufacturers of surgical mesh devices, Bard, is wi...
University professor’s failure to declare funding sparks new mesh concern
Professor Mohammed Abdel-fattah failed to declare £100,000 worth of fu...