Have you received a duty of candour letter from The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust following review of Ear Nose & Throat, (ENT) surgical procedures?

If so, please call Ison Harrison solicitors today on 0113 284 5000 or email clinneg@isonharrison.co.uk

We have recently been approached by a number of patients following receipt of a Duty of Candour letter following an internal review of ENT surgical procedures. The duty of candour is a legal requirement for health and care providers to be open and transparent with patients and families when something goes wrong. It requires organisations to:

  • Apologise
  • Involve patients and families in a review of what happened
  • Take actions to improve the quality of care
  • Inform patients and families of the actions that will be taken and when they will happen

The duty of candour applies when care has, or may have, contributed to unexpected or unintended harm or death. It was introduced in 2014 for NHS trusts and foundation trusts in England, and extended to other care providers in 2015.

We understand that the review relates to surgical procedures undertaken by a surgeon employed by a third party ‘Medacs’ to support their ENT waiting list. The review has identified concerns regarding the outcomes of some of the procedures performed. The Trust have noted that a proportion of patients who underwent surgery experienced post-operative complications that may be linked to the care provided by the surgeon. These issues varied in severity, and while some patients did not experience any adverse effects, others may have encountered challenges such as infections, complications with healing, or issues related to the surgical procedure itself. The Trust has taken immediate steps to address these concerns, including ceasing further operation by the surgeon and are engaging with Medacs and exploring the possibility of reporting the matter further to ensure a thorough review of the surgeon’s practice.

If you have received a Duty of Candour letter and suffered a complication of ENT surgery under the care of the Trust you may be able to make a medical negligence compensation claim.

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Ison Harrison solicitors are here to support and represent patients that may have been affected by possible negligence at The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Please do not hesitate to contact our team today on 0113 284 5000 or email clinneg@isonharrison.co.uk for free, no obligation and confidential advice on your legal rights and options.

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