Last week the BBC highlighted the case of a law student who died despite having spoken with his GP practice on four occasions. Unfortunately, a face-to-face meeting was not arranged and by the time he finally underwent surgery for his condition, it was too late to save him.<\/p>\n
According to the BBC, the Coroner expressed the view that earlier surgery \u201cmore likely than not would have been successful.\u201d<\/p>\n
In many medical circumstances, the timing of diagnosis and treatment can be absolutely crucial to the patient\u2019s long-term well-being. A delay may, as in this case, prove fatal.<\/p>\n
Where a diagnosis is uncertain, arranging for a face-to-face consultation or for further tests is essential to ensure that a misdiagnosis does not occur.<\/p>\n
If medical professionals fail to recognise the possible significance of the patient\u2019s symptoms or fail to take the appropriate actions, it may be possible to make a claim for compensation for the impact of that negligence.<\/p>\n
Speak to a legal specialist<\/p>\n
If you or a loved one are struggling with the impact of negligent medical care, speak to Glynns Solicitors, specialists in medical negligence law.<\/p>\n
Please call us on 0800 234 3300<\/a> (or from a mobile 01275 334030<\/a>) or complete our Online Enquiry Form<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n
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