People living in the Yorkshire and Humberside area are at greater risk.

People living in the Yorkshire and Humberside area are at greater risk.

A poll, carried out by Medical Accident Group as part of an ongoing study, asked 1,497 over 18's from across the UK about medical negligence or catastrophic injury claims they have made over the past five years.

The results found people living in the Yorkshire and Humberside area of the UK are most likely to experience complications with medical care.

The research has determined where the hotspots for medical problems are in the UK. With over 60% of respondents saying 'they didn't like the thought of other people going through the same' should homeowners be aware of areas in which these risks are more likely to occur?

'Making a claim is very important, as you could be preventing a terrible experience happening to somebody else.'

Following the Yorkshire and Humberside area in second place on the poll is the South West of the UK with the largest number of claims being for surgical complications. In the North West, which came third in the poll, catastrophic injury claims were the highest and London, in fourth place, had the most cosmetic surgery complications. According to the poll, the East Midlands area has the lowest rate of medical negligence, but worryingly in this area birth injury complications were the most common complaint.

UK Areas With Most Risk of Medical Negligence:

1.      Yorkshire & Humberside – birth injury complications

2.      South West – surgical complications

3.      North West – catastrophic injury claims

4.      London – cosmetic surgery complications

5.      East Midlands – birth injury complications

Inez Brown, Partner at Medical Accident Group said: 'Whilst these results may seem alarming, it’s important to remember that most surgeries, medical procedures and births go smoothly and don’t lead to a medical negligence claim – it’s a small minority that have a bad experience.'

Could this be the next installment in the long line of complaints about quality of care in the NHS?


The research has highlighted the importance of making medical claims, but the company warn patients to be aware of time restrictions. Mr Brown said: 'It’s important for Britons to be aware of these time restrictions so that they know all of the options available to them. Making a claim is very important, as you could be preventing a terrible experience happening to somebody else.'


by for www.femalefirst.co.uk


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