Recent Cases
Dr. Sam Creavin, an experienced Medicolegal Expert Witness, has recently prepared detailed clinical negligence reports addressing diverse medical issues.
These include missed diagnoses, delayed treatments, and standard-of-care concerns in primary. care.
Highlighted cases involve cancer, such as delayed diagnosis of breast cancer, lung cancer, and abdominal pain leading to upper or lower gastrointestinal cancer, or pancreatic cancer. Reports also cover cardiovascular conditions, including angina, hypertension management, and acute coronary syndrome.
Cases of diabetes mismanagement or late diagnosis, delay in identifying spinal disorders (Cauda Equina, Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal cysts), and serious infections / sepsis (including from leg ulcers, skin infections, or meningitis)
Reports cover both in-hours and out-of-hours and 111 assessments.
Other reports cover alleged drug prescription errors, errors in repeat prescribing or management of drugs which can cause addiction.
Each formal report is prepared in line with CPR Part 35 standards. All reports are clear, accurate, objective and adhere to best practices.
Dr. Creavin’s breadth of expertise across GP negligence expert witness reports positions him as a leading authority in clinical negligence investigations.
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Diagnosis and management of sepsis in general practice
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Diagnosis and management of cancer in general practice
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Alleged delay to diagnosis of acute conditions in General Practice including: ruptured Aortic Aneurysm, Pulmonary Embolism / DVT, Infection, fracture, ulcers; including in the out-of-hours setting.
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Delayed diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy
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Delayed diagnosis of sensorineural hearing loss and other ear disorders
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Alleged mismanagement of repeat medications and prescribing errors in general practice
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Diagnosis and management of cardiac disorders
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Diagnosis and management of spinal disorders
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Diagnosis and management of long term conditions: including rheumatic conditions and GCA/ PMR; or endocrine conditions (Diabetes, Thyroid)
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Dementia, care homes and frailty as applicable to General practice
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Sepsis and delayed diagnosis of serious infection
Infections occur commonly in general practice but can sometimes progress rapidly. Care is needed to identify people with serious and potentially life threatening conditions
Delayed diagnosis of cancer
Many cancers can present in general practice with symptoms which require care and attention to rule out underlying cancer.
Spinal Delays (Cauda Equina, Cervical Myelopathy)
Back pain and neck pain present commonly in general practice but can sometimes be due to serious underlying causes.
Ectopic pregnancy
Ectopic pregnancy can be an important condition with significant consequences.
