Red Flag Negligence and How to Claim Compensation
Being aware of the red flags of a serious health condition may mean the difference between life and death, between a good outcome and a poor one. If medical professionals have failed to recognise or make clear the importance of these symptoms, it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
Medical red flag failings
Medical professionals may fail in regard to red flags symptoms both in terms of diagnosis and advice.
- Failing to spot the red flags of a serious condition, thereby allowing the patient's condition to deteriorate prior to an accurate diagnosis and the implementation of treatment. This may result in severe long-term difficulties for the patient which would not have been the case had they received an acceptable level of medical care. It may justify a claim for compensation for the impact of the negligence.
- Failing to warn a patient of the red flag signs and symptoms of a condition to which they might reasonably be considered to be susceptible. This failure of communication may mean that the patient does not seek further treatment or medical help when it is necessary, resulting in a worse long-term outcome than would have been the case had they been made aware of the nature and importance of the red flags.
The possible impact of red flag failings
Depending on the nature of the condition which affects the patient (cancer, heart disease, cauda equina syndrome, for example), the impact of a delay in diagnosis and treatment will vary. The patient may suffer from long-term mobility problems, continence difficulties, cognitive difficulties, psychological problems or a fundamentally compromised health and quality of life.
They may struggle to work, they may require care, they may require adaptations to their home. They may die and their dependants may suffer the consequences of their loss.
If medical failings have caused a significant deterioration in an individual's quality of life, they may be legally entitled to make a claim for compensation.
Speak to a legal specialist
If you or a loved one have been affected by medical negligence, you may be wondering ow to take the next step.
For the best advice, speak to a medical negligence expert. A solicitor with expertise and experience in this complex area of law will be able to give you the best guidance and investigate the quality of your medical care.
Glynns Solicitors are specialists in medical negligence compensation. Contact us today to speak with a member of the team, free of charge, about the possibility of making a claim for compensation.
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