Medical Misdiagnosis Impact and When to Claim Compensation
A medical misdiagnosis of a serious condition is likely to lead to an array of problems which may utterly damage the patient's well-being and quality of life. If you think that you may have suffered from a misdiagnosis, speak to a legal specialist about the possibility of making a claim for compensation.
The implications of a medical misdiagnosis
A misdiagnosis of a minor condition may have few long-term consequences. However, a misdiagnosis of a serious condition may alter the course of the patient's life.
In the short term a misdiagnosis may cause the following:
- A failure to refer the patient for necessary further tests or investigation
- A failure to provide treatment, or providing incorrect treatment
- A failure to provide appropriate red flag warnings, causing a further delay in the patient achieving an accurate diagnosis
- A delay in initiating appropriate and correct treatment
If we consider conditions such as cancer, heart failure, cauda equina syndrome, and sepsis, to name just a few examples, it is clear that the consequences of a misdiagnosis and subsequent delay in initiating appropriate treatment can be catastrophic.
A patient may struggle to work, may lose their mobility or their continence, may become dependent on care and suffer permanent loss of health. They may die.
The right to compensation
If a patient has suffered an adverse outcome from medical healthcare due to negligence, they are legally entitled to claim compensation for the consequences of that negligence.
For example, if a patient who, with appropriate care, would be able to work and function independently, has become unable to work and dependent on care due to the impact of a misdiagnosis, the financial losses associated with such appalling consequences could be incorporated into a successful claim for compensation.
However, it is important to remember that claims for compensation for medical negligence are associated with a deadline of three years from the date of the alleged negligence. If you think that either you or a loved one may have a claim, contact a specialist solicitor as soon as possible.
Speak to a legal specialist
Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a team of experienced lawyers and a long history of successful high-value claims.
If you think that you or a loved one may have been the victim of a misdiagnosis, contact us to speak with a speialist solicitor about your experience and the possibility of making a claim for compensation.
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