The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust has faced increasing scrutiny for misdiagnosis-related claims, paying over £26 million in settlements since 2019. Research shows that the trust settled 82 claims, with the highest payouts occurring in 2022/23. Misdiagnosed conditions ranged from unnecessary pain to critical cancer misdiagnoses. Solicitor Gareth Lloyd emphasized the alarming frequency of misdiagnoses, which can significantly impact patient lives. The data indicates a concerning trend in patient safety and diagnostic reliability within the healthcare system, with claims having risen notably in recent years.
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust has paid out over £26 million in claims for misdiagnoses since 2019, highlighting serious concerns regarding diagnostic accuracy.
Gareth Lloyd of JF Law noted that misdiagnoses are 'alarmingly common' and can involve situations from simple misdiagnosed fractures to critical cancer cases.
In the last five years, the trust settled 82 misdiagnosis claims, with the highest payout in 2022/23 amounting to £10.8 million, indicating rising patient safety issues.
The service saw a rise in claims recently, particularly with patients reporting unnecessary pain and advanced-stage cancer misdiagnoses, underscoring the impact on patient outcomes.
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