Claiming Compensation for ERCP Medical Negligence
If you or a loved one are suffering from the impact of a negligence ERCP procedure, it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
What is an ERCP?
An ERCP is a fairly common medical procedure, used to diagnose conditions of the upper digestive tract. This includes the pancreas, liver and bile duct.
During an ERCP, a lighted tube is inserted into the upper digestive tract through the mouth. In combination with a x-ray, this enables a specialist to observe what is happening within the patient's body and identify any problems.
What happens when an ERCP goes wrong?
Occasionally, however, an ERCP procedure can go wrong, causing damage to the lining of the digestive tract. It may even cause a tear or perforation. This may occur for a number of reasons related to the degree of care taken, the experience of the specialist undertaking the procedure and the techniques used.
Should such an error occur, it is essential that the problem is promptly identified and repaired. Without swift and effective action the perforation to the digestive tract can put the patient at risk of developing sepsis, a life-threatening immune system response to infection.
Sepsis is a very serious condition. Over 40,000 people die from sepsis in the UK each year. Many of those who survive find that their quality of life is dramatically affected due to on-going poor health and psychological issues. Fatigue, pain, aches and cognitive problems can play a part in a very stressful situation which may reduce the individual's capacity to earn a living and to function independently.
How can compensation help?
If it is confirmed that a patient's long-term health problems have been caused by negligent medical care, a successful compensation claim can provide recompense for financial losses caused by the negligence.
For example, if the patient now struggles to work and therefore experiences a reduced income, compensation can address this issue. If the patient requires personal support or care, a claim can also take these costs into account.
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