Negligent Cardiac Surgery May Justify a Compensation Claim
Cardiac, or heart, surgery, is a complicated and can be a life-changing procedure. Where the patent suffers a poor long-term outcome due to medical failings, however, it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
Compensation for medical negligence
The complexity and intricacy of heart surgery means that the patient is vulnerable to a wide range of complications. It is essential that such surgery is carried out by professionals with experience, expertise and a meticulous approach.
Where a lack of one or more of these qualities leads to a poor long-term outcome for the patient, it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
A successful compensation claim can proved recompense not only for the patient's pain and suffering but also for their loss of earnings and costs associated with the results of the negligence.
Where the patient unfortunately dies, it may be appropriate for his or her dependants to make a claim for compensation for their loss.
Risks of heart surgery
Patients who are due to undergo heart surgery should have gone through a consent process and the risks associated with their surgery should have been made clear to them. It may also not be the case that their poor outcome has been the fault of negligence.
Patients who are recommended for heart surgery should also be thoroughly assessed for any underlying health issues which may affect the course and outcome of their surgery. A failure to take such issues into account may adversely affect the patient's outcome and be regarded as poor-quality practice.
Patients undergoing heart surgery may suffer a wide range of complications which can cause a negative impact on their future, sometimes causing additional health problems such as a stroke. Severe blood loss and reducing blood pressure can prove life-threatening to the patient unless it is promptly identified and dealt with. An infection in the site of surgery can lead to sepsis and also threaten the life of the patient. A brain injury as a result of problems during surgery can cause debilitating and lifelong problems.
Where the patient's on-going problems are considered to be a result of medical negligence, it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
Speak to a solicitor
If you are considering making a claim for compensation for failures during cardiac surgery, you need to speak to a specialist solicitors.
Contact Glynns Solicitors, a long-established and highly-successful medical negligence legal practice, for advice from one of our team of experienced, specialist solicitors.
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