Gynaecologist Ahmed Loutfi Struck off A former doctor who misdiagnosed an ectopic pregnancy and told a woman to “go home and try for another” has been struck off. Gynaecologist Ahmed Loutfi was a locum at Liverpool Women’s Hospital. He can … Continued
Miscarriage Cause The emotional ramifications of miscarriage are significant but the physical ones are also of great importance. Understanding the reason for recurrent miscarriage is often key to treatment. There are Guidelines for the management options for miscarriage which should … Continued
Understanding Asherman’s Syndrome Asherman’s Syndrome is a distressing condition that affects many women, often in silence. Characterized by the formation of scar tissue in the uterus, this condition can lead to a range of complications, including infertility, painful menstruation, and … Continued
Financial Redress Scheme for Mesh We are delighted with the review published today highlighting the need for a Financial Redress Scheme for Mesh. The Hughes Report ‘Options for redress for those harmed by valporate and pelvic mesh’. The Report highlights … Continued
Fetal Remains The use of fetal tissue from elective abortions is commonplace in the pharmaceutical industry and in medical research. Fetal tissue has been used since the 1930s for vaccine development, and more recently to help advance stem cell research … Continued
We Need to Talk About Incontinence Incontinence is a significant problem which is not being addressed sufficiently. Up to 65% of those in care homes have incontinence. Incontinence or dependence on a urinary catheter significantly increases the level of dependency … Continued
Culture of Silence It is widely accepted there is a culture of silence around sexual assault in the NHS. The report, published in the British Journal of Surgery, is the first attempt to understand the scale of the problem. Registered … Continued
Female Surgeons and Sexual Assault It is deeply concerning and disheartening to hear about female surgeons who allege being subjected to sexual harassment, assault, and even rape by their colleagues in the workplace. Such appalling experiences inflict severe emotional and … Continued
Loving Memory: Professor of Urogynaecology and Consultant Gynaecologist Linda Cardozo In Loving Memory: Professor of Urogynaecology and Consultant Gynaecologist Linda Cardozo It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness that we learn of the passing of an extraordinary individual, … Continued
NHS Scandals Returning to work following the holiday season, and it has certainly been eventful. From the horrendous Lucy Letby trial and disclosure that management knew all along to Nottingham University Hospitals Trust planned prosecution over the deaths of the … Continued