TMLEP Clinical Updates
TMLEP’s Clinical Updates are provided in order to raise awareness of clinical risk issues and to reduce incidence recurrence and improve patient safety. Facts have been anonymised to maintain data confidentiality, however learning points remain applicable.
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The Risk of Unrecognised Post-Operative Haematoma
22 September 2020Once post-operative complications are noted, patients should receive appropriate care and regular observation and reassessment.
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Reducing the Risk of Litigation When Providing Ultrasound Services Under an SLA or AQP Arrangement
14 September 2020It is vital private ultrasound providers have up-to-date, clear and definitive SLA agreements with GPs, ensuring the risk of litigation is minimised.
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The Importance of Rescheduling Cancelled Liver Cancer Screening Appointments
08 September 2020This case relates to a patient’s HCC Surveillance Ultrasound being cancelled and not rescheduled, resulting in a late detection of HCC.
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Generally Consenting for Chronic Nerve Pain and/or Nerve Damage
01 September 2020Nerve damage is a typically rare, albeit recognised complication that can arise from a number of different surgical procedures.