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PTSD compensation: Time is critical in treating PTSD
Wednesday, December 5th, 2012Results of research conducted by doctors in America suggest early intervention in possible cases of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or where an individual is at risk of developing PTSD, can greatly reduce the symptoms and reactions associated with the condition. Post-traumatic stress disorder often stems from experiencing an extremely stressful and traumatic event or series
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) compensation amounts
Wednesday, November 7th, 2012 Post-traumatic stress disorder is an anxiety disorder that can cause patients to suffer both mental and physical symptoms. Depending on what caused you to develop PTSD and the severity of the symptoms you have been suffering, you may be entitled to claim compensation for PTSD. The level of compensation awarded to patients suffering from PTSD
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Dermatologists raise concerns over rising number of injuries caused by laser hair removal
Saturday, November 3rd, 2012With more and more people having laser hair removal procedures carried out at beauty salons, leading skin specialists are warning that the lack of regulation is leading to many procedures being carried out unsafely, sometimes with devastating effects for patients. The British Association of Dermatologists is arguing many beauty therapists lack the necessary training to
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Marines & soldiers 400% more likely to suffer PTSD
Friday, October 26th, 2012A report by the Select Committee on Defence has recognised that military personnel serving with the army or marines are far more likely to develop a psychological illness such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) compared with their counterparts in the RAF or Navy. Due to the army’s significant and continued commitment to recent conflicts in
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Cosmetic surgery compensation: plastic surgeon found guilty of misconduct for pressuring patients
Friday, August 3rd, 2012A leading Harley Street cosmetic surgeon has been found guilty of misconduct for pressuring a patient into having plastic surgery by offering her significant discounts. Dr Aamer Khan specialises in a range of plastic surgery procedures and is well regarded in the industry having operated on a number of well-known celebrities, including Patsy Kensit and
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Police compensate man after heavy-handed arrest led him to suffer PTSD
Tuesday, July 31st, 2012A 71 year old man has received an out-of-court compensation settlement estimated to be worth £20,000 after Police chased him, smashed the windows of his car and arrested him, causing him to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Mr Whatley of Monmouthshire was pulled over by Police and given an on the spot fine when he
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Criminal Injury Compensation: crime victims at risk of developing mental health problems
Monday, July 16th, 2012A leading medical health expert has said more needs to be done to support victims of violent crime as they are at significant risk of developing mental health problems. Over 300,000 victims of violent crime are treated in hospitals in England and Wales each year. In guidance published this week by the Royal College of
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Judge gives daughter of soldier killed in Iraq right to sue MOD for compensation
Thursday, July 12th, 2012The 10 year old daughter of a soldier killed in Iraq has won the right to sue the Ministry of Defence (MOD) for compensation after her father was killed travelling in a Snatch Land Rover. Private Lee Ellis, 23, died in February 2006 when his lightly-armoured Snatch Land Rover was blown up by a road-side
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