Disabled by Necrotising Fasciitis Debridement and When to Make a Claim
If the disability suffered by a patient as a result of a necrotising fasciitis infection is due, to some degree, to the failings of their medical care, speak to a legal specialist about making a claim for compensation.
Necrotising fasciitis disability
Surgical debridement (removal) of infected tissue, ALL infected tissue, is the only effective way to stop the spread of the life-threatening soft-tissue infection that is necrotising fasciitis.
However, that very debridement can, in itself, cause considerable damage and devastation to the patient's body.
Consequently, the earlier that diagnosis of this appalling condition is made, and the earlier that debridement surgery is started, the better the outcome for the patient. Any delay will allow the infection to spread and mean that an even greater area of tissue will need to be removed, with all associated consequences for the patient' physical integrity, functioning and long-term well-being.
Common areas which can be affected by necrotising fasciitis include the limbs, the abdomen and, in the case of fournier's gangrene, the perineum and genitals.
The debridement necessary to deal with the infection can cause loss of mobility, loss of sexual function and organ damage as well as bowel damage, sepsis and long-term poor health. The psychological impact can be dramatic as the severity of the illness and the shock of the impact of the infection and the debridement is realised by the patient.
When to make a claim
A patient is entitled to make a claim for compensation if medical failings have caused them to suffer symptoms and financial losses which would not have been the case with appropriate and timely care.
If you think that you may have a claim, contact a specialist medical negligence solicitor who will obtain copies of your medical records and investigate the quality of your care and its impact on your health and quality of life.
It is crucial that you take this step as soon as possible. Compensation claims are associated with a three-year deadline and this investigation needs to be carried out before your claim can be issued.
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Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a team of highly experienced specialist solicitors.
Contact us today to talk to a solicitor, free of charge, if you or a loved one are struggling with the appalling consequences of a necrotising fasciitis infection due to negligent medical care.
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