Gentamicin Administration Failures and Compensation for Damage
Following the guidelines regarding the use, prescription,
monitoring and administration of the antibiotic Gentamicin is crucial to
ensuring that the patient does not inadvertently suffer an
overdose.
The consequences can be life-changing and may justify a claim for compensation.
The use of Gentamicin
- In the first instance it is important to be certain that Gentamicin is the appropriate drug for the needs and symptoms of the patient
- A risk assessment of the patient’s medication history, weight and other relevant factors needs to be carried out
- A prescription for Gentamicin needs to take account of the risk assessment and any recent courses of this powerful drug
- Administration of Gentamicin needs to take account of any recent use of the drug and its on-going impact on the patient. A failure to monitor the use of this drug on a patient may lead to an overdose being administered
Inappropriate or excessive use of this antibiotic can cause a wide range of debilitating symptoms. It can undermine many aspects of the patient’s health and, where the patient’s health, well-being and quality of life has been adversely affected, it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
Following an initial investigation into the quality of the patient’s medical care, a successful compensation claim will take into account the pain and suffering of the patient as well as their symptoms, loss of function and financial losses as caused by the medical negligence.
Claiming for the consequences of Gentamicin negligence
The impact of a Gentamicin overdose can cause kidney damage, hearing damage and balance problems. The effects on the patient’s general well-being as well as their emotional health can be significant, affecting their ability to work and to function independently.
A successful claim would, where relevant, include any financial losses, such as a loss of earnings as well as including the costs of care where needed and specialist treatment or equipment to enable the patient to manage their symptoms.
The assessment of medical negligence in these cases and the assessment of the impact on the patient’s health and life is extremely complex and requires a specialist solicitor. They will not only be able to obtain copies of the patient’s medical records but will have access to the best medical experts who will analyse those records for evidence of negligent care.
Free specialist legal advice
Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a team of experienced lawyers and many years’ experience in complex cases.
Contact us today to talk to a solicitor, free of charge, about the possibility of making a claim.
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