“Sperm donor with cancer-causing gene”[1]
A headline to strike fear into those who have used IVF to assist in conceiving a child. The content of this article provides some explanation of the investigation into the European wide use of donor sperm for artificial insemination, and the problems faced when a donor is either not completely screened for genetic mutations, or overused as a donor.
Errors in UK IVF clinics rarely lead to claims for clinical negligence, although they can occur, for example, as in here[2], and here[3] or abroad[4].
If you have undergone negligent IVF or genetic treatment or advice our Dr Darren Conway PhD can assist. Prior to becoming a solicitor specialising in clinical negligence he was a molecular geneticist. He worked at the Institute of Neurology in London, and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, working on research projects specifically on inherited neurological conditions.
Not all problems are the result of clinical or medical negligence. However, some are and so if you feel that you or a loved one suffered an injury as a result of medical negligence then please contact us if you wish to discuss your potential claim for compensation.
Our expert Medical Negligence team consists of dedicated specialists with many years’ experience of successful claims for medical negligence working for those who have suffered negligently caused injuries.
We provide an initial free, defined, no obligation, review of your circumstances to see whether there may be grounds for a claim.
Dr Darren Conway PhD[5] is a Solicitor in our Medical Negligence department[6] here at Ward & Rider, specialising in helping those who have suffered an avoidable injury in a medical setting.
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[1] Sperm from donor with cancer-causing gene was used to conceive almost 200 children – BBC News
[2] Exclusive: Wrong genetic info given to people born by sperm donation – Channel 4 News
[3] ‘For years I believed I was someone I wasn’t after sperm donor error’ | The Independent
[4] I’m a white woman born into a biracial family due to an IVF mix-up – my childhood was a lie | Daily Mail Online
[5] Dr Darren Conway PhD | Medical Negligence Lawyer at Ward & Rider
[6] Medical Negligence Lawyers and Solicitors | Ward & Rider Solicitors
[7] Contact Ward & Rider Solicitors
[8] NHS England » Feedback and complaints about NHS services
