Ovarian Cancer Medical Negligence and Compensation Claims
A delay in the diagnosis of ovarian cancer can be fatal whereas an early diagnosis can save lives.
Claiming compensation for medical negligence
If a patient or their family are detrimentally affected by substandard medical care, they are entitled, by law, to make a claim for compensation.
If, for example, an individual is unable to work or is restricted in the nature or hours of work they are able to undertake due to the impact of negligent medical care, a successful compensation would take those financial losses into account.
However, it is important to remember that claims for medical negligence have to be commenced within three years of the date of the alleged negligence. So, don't delay - contact a legal specialist if you believe that you or a loved one have been the victim of negligent care.
Diagnosing ovarian cancer
Symptoms of ovarian cancer include the following:
- Persistent bloating
- Loss of appetite
- Abdominal pain
- Increased weeing or urination
Substandard medical care
Precise, timely and knowledgeable medical care of a patient with possible ovarian cancer is crucial in ensuring a good outcome and failings and delays can be life-changing.
Medical professionals may be regarded as having provided substandard or negligent care in the following circumstances;
- A failure to recognise the possible early symptoms of ovarian cancer leading to a delay in referral and diagnosis
- A failure to make a referral for further tests and specialist investigation
- A misinterpretation of test results leading to a delay in diagnosis and treatment
Guidelines for the referral and treatment of patients with suspected cancer or a cancer diagnosis are set by the government, specifying that a patient with suspected cancer, should be seen by a specialist within two weeks. A failure to meet these guidelines might lead to a very poor long-term outcome for the patient. It may also justify a claim for compensation.
Speak to a legal specialist
If you or a loved one are struggling with the on-going impact of delays in the diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer, contact Glynns Solicitors. As a dedicated medical negligence legal practice, we have extensive expertise in this specialised field of law and are ideally placed to advise you as to the suitability of making a claim for compensation.
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