Compensating Treatment Delays for TB Meningitis
Substandard care of TB Meningitis, in terms of both diagnosis and treatment, may justify a claim for compensation.
Long-term impact of treatment delays
A delay in initiating hospital treatment for TB meningitis can leave the patient and their family facing a range of catastrophic symptoms and financial problems.
A patient who does not make a recovery from TB meningitis may suffer some of the following shocking effects:
- Brain damage, causing cognitive and communication difficulties
- Paralysis, depriving the patient of mobility and movement
- Epilepsy
- Hearing, vision and balance problems or loss
Such an appalling outcome will be utterly life-changing for both the patient and their friends and family. It is possible that the patient will require permanent care. It is possible that their accommodation will need significant adaptations in order to allow for their physical difficulties.
It is, furthermore, possible that the patient will no longer be able to work.
The benefits of claiming compensation
A successful compensation claim will address the issues of the financial losses caused by the negligence. If substandard care is considered to have caused the patient's poor long-term health and the associated financial losses and costs, a successful claim may provide compensation for loss of income and costs of care.
Diagnosing TB meningitis
In its early stages, TB meningitis may not be easy to diagnose. However, early diagnosis gives the patient the best possible chances of a good long-term outcome. It is therefore necessary for medical professionals to consider this diagnosis and be alert to both the possible symptoms and those patients who may be at a higher risk of contracting and developing this appalling condition.
Symptoms which might indicate a possible TB meningitis diagnosis could include the following:
- A persistent headache
- Lethargic
- Loss of appetite
- A stiff neck
- Vomiting
- A fever
If the patient is known to have a weakened immune system, perhaps due to a pre-existing condition or treatment for another disorder, they may be at greater risk of developing TB meningitis. The patient's susceptibility needs to be taken into account by medical professionals.
A failure to consider the possible implications of these symptoms, leading to a delay in diagnosis and treatment may be considered as negligent.
Speak to a solicitor
Medical negligence compensation claims can be extremely complex, requiring the attention of a specialist lawyer and medical experts.
Glynns Solicitors is a specialist medical negligence legal practice. If you or a loved one are struggling with the impact of a delay in treating TB meningitis, contact us to discuss the suitability of making a claim.
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