Charles Massey described that there were no specific powers available to the GMC to approve or intervene in postgraduate training until 2010, although the GMC made recommendations. Read more about Charles Massey described that there were no specific powers available to the GMC to approve or intervene in postgraduate training until 2010, although the GMC made recommendations.
Charles Massey described that until the 1990s the role of the GMC in regulating the actions of doctors in practice was limited. Read more about Charles Massey described that until the 1990s the role of the GMC in regulating the actions of doctors in practice was limited.
Mary Heath described that her husband was infected with Hepatitis C during treatment for acute myeloid leukaemia. This treatment was a 'do or die situation' that was left it in the hands of the experts. Read more about Mary Heath described that her husband was infected with Hepatitis C during treatment for acute myeloid leukaemia. This treatment was a 'do or die situation' that was left it in the hands of the experts.
Terri Kuman described that her husband, Cem who was infected with Hepatitis C from blood transfusions was not fully informed of the link between transfusions and blood borne diseases. Read more about Terri Kuman described that her husband, Cem who was infected with Hepatitis C from blood transfusions was not fully informed of the link between transfusions and blood borne diseases.
Maureen Drane underwent a hysterectomy and was transfused with two units of blood. Her widower has told the Inquiry that following the surgery he and his wife were told by clinicians that she had received a blood transfusion and that she "could have possibly managed without having the blood transfusion, but would have taken a little longer to recover." Read more about Maureen Drane underwent a hysterectomy and was transfused with two units of blood. Her widower has told the Inquiry that following the surgery he and his wife were told by clinicians that she had received a blood transfusion and that she "could have possibly managed without having the blood transfusion, but would have taken a little longer to recover."
Fiona Crawford was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia and underwent chemotherapy at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. Read more about Fiona Crawford was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia and underwent chemotherapy at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.
One man, who was infected with Hepatitis C, was injured while working on an offshore rig. He suffered a broken hip, pelvis and left arm as well as pelvic abrasions and cuts. He was given the blood transfusion when unconscious. Read more about One man, who was infected with Hepatitis C, was injured while working on an offshore rig. He suffered a broken hip, pelvis and left arm as well as pelvic abrasions and cuts. He was given the blood transfusion when unconscious.
Susan Dennison received a blood transfusion at the Peterborough Hospital. She gave evidence to the Inquiry that "The doctor did not say the word 'transfusion', just that I needed some blood. I did not know that I had received a transfusion at the time, let alone what the risks of receiving one might be. I simply followed the doctor's advice as I assumed that he knew what I needed in order to be able to take good care of my daughter." Read more about Susan Dennison received a blood transfusion at the Peterborough Hospital. She gave evidence to the Inquiry that "The doctor did not say the word 'transfusion', just that I needed some blood. I did not know that I had received a transfusion at the time, let alone what the risks of receiving one might be. I simply followed the doctor's advice as I assumed that he knew what I needed in order to be able to take good care of my daughter."
Lesley McEvoy received a blood transfusion at Staincliffe Maternity Hospital. Read more about Lesley McEvoy received a blood transfusion at Staincliffe Maternity Hospital.
Deborah Jones was given a blood transfusion at St David's Hospital in Bangor, North Wales, after a normal delivery. She was told by a nurse on the ward that she "would be given a blood transfusion the following morning...She told me that I was a bit anaemic and would be bouncing about down the ward after the transfusion." Read more about Deborah Jones was given a blood transfusion at St David's Hospital in Bangor, North Wales, after a normal delivery. She was told by a nurse on the ward that she "would be given a blood transfusion the following morning...She told me that I was a bit anaemic and would be bouncing about down the ward after the transfusion."