Clinical Negligence and Fournier's Gangrene Compensation
Negligent medical or clinical care of a patient suffering with fournier's gangrene can have a catastrophic outcome, causing disability, deformity and both practical and psychological consequences. Speak to a legal specialist about the possibility of making a claim for compensation.
Fournier's gangrene and clinical care
Fournier's gangrene, a form of soft-tissue infection, can be a devastating illness, causing decay and destruction of the perineal region and sexual organs. Surgical debridement or removal of tissue to try to combat this appalling infection can damage the anal sphincter and cause significant bowel problems.
Rapid and knowledgeable clinical care is essential to provide the patient with the best possible outcome. The earliest diagnosis is essential, with a swift referral for specialist investigation, followed, where necessary, by effective and comprehensive debridement of all infected tissue.
Any delay may justify a claim for compensation.
Negligent clinical care
Negligent clinical care which may contribute to a delay in either the diagnosis or treatment of fournier's gangrene and which may cause the patient to suffer long-term distress and disability, could include the following:
- A failure to examine the patient
- A failure to recognise the symptoms of fournier's gangrene such as swelling, tenderness and discolouration of the skin in the perineal and genital area
- A delay in making a referral for specialist investigation
- A failure to make a referral
When to make a claim for compensation
It may be possible to make a claim for compensation if medical professionals are found to have provided negligent care which has caused the patient to suffer a worse outcome than would have been the case with an appropriate level of care.
A successful compensation claim addresses the significant consequences of any such negligence. This can include a loss of income where the patient is unable to work or is restricted in their work and earning capacity due to their symptoms. They may also be able to make a claim for the costs of care where this necessity has been caused by the clinical negligence.
Speak to a legal specialist
Claiming compensation for medical negligence requires a thorough investigation into the quality of the patient's medical care and an assessment of the impact of any negligence. In order to ensure that this is thoroughly and competently achieved, the expertise of a legal specialist is essential.
Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with extensive expertise in this highly-specialised area of law.
Contact us today to talk to a solicitor, free of charge, about the possibility of making a claim for compensation.
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