Compensation for Endocarditis Medical Negligence
If endocarditis is not diagnosed in time, the consequences for the patient and their family can be catastrophic.
Speak to a medical negligence solicitor about how to make a claim.
The threat of undiagnosed endocarditis
This infection of the lining of the heart can, without prompt diagnosis and treatment, lead to an appalling catalogue of problems, threatening both the patient’s long-term well-being and even threatening their life.
- Damage to the heart, possibly requiring surgery and possibly causing heart failure
- Causing the patient to suffer a stroke and possibly suffering brain damage and disability as a result, or even the death of the patient
The importance of a timely and competent medical response cannot be overstated.
A patient could be left with cognitive, memory and speech problems as well as mobility problems. Their physical and mental well-being may be permanently undermined. Their ability to work may be compromised or entirely removed. They may require significant personal care as well as household assistance and household adaptations in order to be able to manage their life and symptoms.
Medical negligence and making a claim
If this terrible situation could have been avoided with appropriate medical care, and where medical professionals are found to have been negligent in their response to the patient’s symptoms, it may be possible to make a claim for compensation which would address the financial consequences as well as recognising the patient’s pain and suffering.
Examples of negligent medical care which may cause a delay in the diagnosis of this potentially devastating heart condition could include the following:
- A failure to recognise that the patient’s symptoms, such as fatigue, headaches, weight loss, heart palpitations and dizziness, might be indicative of endocarditis
- A failure to refer the patient for appropriate tests or specialist investigation
- A failure to report test or scan results correctly or in a timely manner
- A misdiagnosis of the patient’s condition
- A failure of safety-netting
- A delay in initiating appropriate treatment or surgery to resolve the patient’s condition
How to make a claim
If you suspect that the challenges which you or a loved one are facing could have been avoided with more appropriate medical care, contact a specialist medical negligence solicitor. They will obtain copies of your medical records and scrutinise them for evidence of negligent care and, where appropriate, its impact on your outcome.
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Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a team of highly-experienced lawyers.
Contact us today to talk to a solicitor, free of charge, to discuss the possibility of making a claim.
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