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TMLEP would like to highlight the importance of recognising red flags and triggers in pregnant patients and undertaking investigations either themselves, or referring the patient to an obstetrician to investigate further.

TMLEP would like to highlight the importance of flagging abnormal ECG findings and undertaking a dispassionate assessment of patients without being influenced by previous suppositions.

TMLEP would like to highlight the importance of diagnosing acute pyelonephritis in a timely manner and undertaking ultrasound imaging in cases of complicated UTI, to facilitate swift and timely treatment to provide the patient with the best chance of optimal outcome.

TMLEP would like to highlight the importance of GPs entertaining the possibility of ectopic pregnancies in all sexually active females of reproductive age presenting with the protean symptoms and signs which can result from an ectopic pregnancy.

TMLEP would like to highlight the importance of being aware of the possibility of brain haemorrhage as a differential diagnosis in patients who present with severe headaches and vomiting without clear cause and stress the necessity of investigating this in a timely manner to increase the chance of optimal outcome…

Imaging should be performed so as to identify any abnormalities that may be present in the brain that could be the cause of epilepsy, and potentially affect the treatment plan for the patient’s condition.

It is the role of the nurse looking after the patient to ensure that the patency of the cannula is maintained by following local policy and best practice guidance.

In summary, this case surrounds the delay in undertaking an MRI scan in a patient with red flag signs of cauda equina syndrome.

This Clinical Case Study highlights the necessity of performing a VTE risk assessment on all patients who are admitted to hospital. Discussing the vital importance of providing the recommended thromboprophylaxis post-operatively and upon discharge, to minimise the risks of patients developing DVT or pulmonary embolism after undergoing surgery.