Compensation for Income Losses due to Gentamicin Negligence
The effect of gentamicin poisoning may impact on an individuals capacity to work. If this outcome has been caused by medical failings, it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
The impact of gentamicin poisoning
Although gentamicin is a useful and effective antibiotic, a failure by medical professionals to monitor its use very carefully can have detrimental and debilitating effects on the patient. The long-term impact of this can, in some circumstances, have a significant impact on the persons ability to function, reducing or completely denying them their capacity to work.
Excessive amounts of gentamicin can cause varying types of physical damage to the patient:
- The kidney function can be damaged
- The hearing and balance of the patient may be damaged
For a person to lose their sense of balance can be dangerous indeed. They may be at risk in their own home but even more so outside it. They may require daily personal support in order to be able to function effectively and feel safe.
Prescribing gentamicin
For these reasons, the prescription and administration of gentamicin needs to be approached with caution and any significant patient factors taken into account. The following factors may be relevant to the assessment of whether gentamicin is a suitable drug for a patient and the quantities which they should be given.
- Patients who are already suffering with kidney difficulties
- Patients who are elderly
- Patients who are overweight
- Patients already suffering from chronic disorders
The impact of gentamicin may be felt cumulatively and not just as the result of a single course of the antibiotic. Therefore, consecutive prescriptions of this powerful antibiotic should be approached with caution.
Medical negligence
If a patient is prescribed gentamicin without the correct assessment procedures being undertaken, the relevant medical practitioners may be regarded as having provided substandard care.
If the patient subsequently suffers significant on-going problems as a result of the negligent care, it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
A successful compensation claim can provide recompense not only for the pain and suffering of the individual but also for their financial losses caused by the negligence. Where a patient is no longer able to work or whose capacity to work has been restricted, this may make a life-changing difference.
Speak to a solicitor
Contact Glynns if you believe that either you or a loved one are suffering the long-term effects of gentamicin poisoning due to poor medical care.
One of our specialist medical negligence solicitors will be very happy to discuss your situation with you.
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