What is GP Negligence and When Should I Make a Claim?
If you or a loved one are struggling with problems which you think stem from negligent medical care in the GP surgery, speak to a specialist solicitor about the possibility of making a claim.
When to make a claim for compensation
Medical negligence within the GP surgery refers to actions or failings which fall below the standard which a patient has the right to expect in the course of their medical care.
It may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation if the negligence or substandard care causes the patient to suffer a significantly worse outcome than should have been the case with an acceptable level of care.
Bear in mind that claims for compensation for medical negligence have to be issued with a court within three years from the date of alleged negligence. Before this deadline, a specialist solicitor will need to investigate the quality of your medical care by obtaining copies of your medical records and engaging medical experts to analyse them carefully. You may be required to attend medical appointments as part of this process.
This can be a very time-consuming process. It is important, therefore, that, if you feel that you may be entitled to make a claim, you contact a specialist medical negligence solicitor at the earliest possible moment.
What is medical negligence in the GP surgery?
Medical negligence within the GP practice can take many forms including the following:
- A failure to carry out an examination which would normally be regarded as appropriate
- A failure to recognise the possible implications of your symptoms
- A failure to make a referral for specialist tests or for specialist investigation
- Making a misdiagnosis of your symptoms
- Making an inappropriate prescription, either in terms of medication or dosage which has a significant impact on your outcome
- Failing to provide red flag advice when this would normally have been regarded as necessary
- A failure of safety-netting such as failing to arrange a follow-up appointment
An action, or a failure to act, which causes the patient to suffer unnecessarily may justify a claim for compensation.
Speak to a legal specialist
Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a team of experienced solicitors and a history of success in complex, high-value cases.
Contact us today to talk to a solicitor, free of charge, about the possibility of making a claim.
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