The NHS has paid heavily as compensation, to the tune of £112million, in the last five years as doctors did not detect blood clots on time.
No amount of money can compensate the loss of lives, and sadly, 10,000 lives could have been saved annually if the lethal clots were detected before it got too late.
Screening for the clots, also known as venous thrombo- embolism or VTE is all that is necessary to detect them on time.
The common blood clot is deep vein thrombosis which claims the lives of nearly 25,000 patients annually.
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) - Causes - Symptoms - Diagnosis - Treatment - Complications - Prevention
A blood clot (thrombus) in the deep venous system of the leg leads to deep vein thrombosis (DVT). DVT is a major cause of morbidity and mortality.
A blood clot (thrombus) in the deep venous system of the leg leads to deep vein thrombosis (DVT). DVT is a major cause of morbidity and mortality.
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Low Calorie Diet TV Advt Banned for Misleading Viewers
An advertisement that allegedly led viewers to believe that the key to lose weight was through a diet involving a calorie intake of around a quarter of normal recommendations has been banned.
An advertisement that allegedly led viewers to believe that the key to lose weight was through a diet involving a calorie intake of around a quarter of normal recommendations has been banned.
