Breast Cancer Diagnosis Delay and Medical Negligence
A breast cancer diagnosis delay, a misdiagnosis and a delay in treatment may all amount to the same thing, a worse outcome for the patient.
Breast Cancer Awareness
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Its focus is on supporting those people around the world who are suffering from breast cancer and highlighting the importance of good management of breast health. It emphasises the need for continuing research and raising the profile of the symptoms of this devastating illness.
The implications of this are varied. It may be that the patient experiences a greater risk of mortality from their cancer, a shorter life expectation, a greater risk of the cancer spreading elsewhere in the body and more invasive surgery.
The long-term impact on an individual and their family can be utterly catastrophic with the risk of losing a family member.
Negligent medical care
It is crucial that medical professionals understand and are alert to the early signs of possible breast cancer. It is likewise essential that prompt referrals are made and testing is undertaken where necessary in accordance with the government guidelines.
If medical professionals are responsible for a delay in diagnosis and treatment, resulting in a poor long-term outcome, it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
Why make a claim for compensation?
If a patient or their dependants have suffered significant financial losses due to poor-quality medical care, it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
A loss of income or the costs of care should be taken into account in a successful compensation claim.
Time constraints
Remember, however, that the law imposes strict time limits with regard to claims for compensation for medical negligence. A claim should be initiated within three years of the date of the alleged negligence, such as the date when a referral to a specialist should have been made but was not.
It is always advisable to talk to a legal expert at the earliest possible moment as they will be able to guide you in the steps to take.
Speak to a solicitor
Claims for compensation for medical negligence are complex and require the skills and experience of a specialist lawyer.
Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a team of expert solicitors. Contact us today if you or a loved one have suffered a significant impact due to a delay in the diagnosis of breast cancer.
Making a claim for compensation
If a patient suffers a poor long-term outcome because effective safety-netting procedures were not used by a medical professional, it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
Contact Glynns Solicitors if you or a loved one have been let down by safety-netting procedures and now face medical difficulties and financial losses as a result.
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