This Medical Negligence Claim Guide gives information on medical negligence claims.
It explains the patients’ rights who suffer surgical or medical negligence errors.
Clinical negligence, more commonly referred to as medical negligence, occurs when a healthcare professional fails to provide treatment that meets the accepted standard of care. As a result, the patient may suffer a new injury or experience a deterioration in an existing condition.
Medical negligence can arise in several ways. For example, it may involve a delay in diagnosis, a misdiagnosis, incorrect treatment, or a surgical error. In each case, the key issue is whether the care fell below an acceptable medical standard and caused avoidable harm.
Medical misdiagnosis claims generally fall into three categories:
An incorrect diagnosis occurs when a medical professional wrongly identifies your condition. By contrast, a delayed diagnosis arises when your condition is recognised later than it should have been. Finally, a missed diagnosis happens when a doctor fails to diagnose any condition at all.
Crucially, the consequences of misdiagnosis can be severe. Without timely and appropriate treatment, patients may suffer permanent injury or a worsening condition. In serious cases, such as cancer or cauda equina syndrome, delayed or missed diagnosis can be life-changing.
General Practitioners are held to the same professional standards as other healthcare providers. Accordingly, they owe their patients a duty to deliver appropriate and competent care.
If a GP fails to diagnose a condition, delays treatment, makes a prescribing error, or does not refer you for specialist care when required, this may amount to GP negligence. Where such failures cause avoidable harm, a compensation claim may be possible.
General Practitioners are held to the same professional standards as other healthcare providers. Accordingly, they owe their patients a duty to deliver appropriate and competent care.
If a GP fails to diagnose a condition, delays treatment, makes a prescribing error, or does not refer you for specialist care when required, this may amount to GP negligence. Where such failures cause avoidable harm, a compensation claim may be possible.
Poor hospital care can take many forms. For instance, patients may suffer from pressure sores, medication errors, delayed diagnosis, or preventable falls during an inpatient stay. Unfortunately, these issues can make an existing condition worse rather than better.
Whether the treatment took place in an NHS hospital or a private medical facility, our specialist medical negligence team can help you pursue the support and compensation you deserve.
At NJS Law, our medical negligence team has decades of combined experience supporting clients who have been harmed by medical mistakes. Above all, we focus on helping you access the support you need to rebuild your life after negligence.
Because every case is different, we provide tailored advice based on your individual circumstances. In addition, we can usually act on a No Win No Fee basis, reducing financial risk while your claim is ongoing.
If you believe negligent medical care has caused you harm, please contact us to discuss your situation and explore your options.
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