Compensation for Gentamicin Poisoning
If you or a loved one are struggling with the effects of gentamicin poisoning due to poor-quality medical care, contact Glynns Solicitors, specialists in medical negligence compensation.
Gentamicin poisoning
Gentamicin poisoning refers to the effects on the body when the amount of gentamicin, a powerful antibiotic, given to a patient is greater than is appropriate for that individual's system.
It is crucial that a prescription for gentamicin is carefully calculated, administered and monitored in order to ensure that the patient is not at risk of absorbing excessive amounts.
In prescribing a course of gentamicin, it is essential that medical professionals take into consideration any relevant risk factors that the patient might present, such as their weight, their kidney function, pregnancy and any recent course of this powerful drug which might affect the impact of gentamicin on the patient's body.
Possible effects of gentamicin poisoning
Too much gentamicin can impact on the functioning of an individual's kidneys and should be used with extreme caution where a patient has pre-existing kidney problems. As a result of an excessive dose, the patient can suffer with an acute kidney injury.
Excessive gentamicin can also cause hearing and balance difficulties which can adversely affect a patient's quality of life, their ability to work and earn an income and even compromise their capacity to function independently.
Why make a claim for compensation?
If a patient has suffered adverse effects due to a failing in medical care, they are entitled to compensation. For example, if the impact of gentamicin poisoning has left an individual struggling to work and suffering a significant loss of income, a claim for compensation would take this into account. The patient should be restored to the financial position they would have been in had the negligent care not occurred.
When to make a claim
It is important to remember that compensation claims for medical negligence have a strict time limit associated with them and that any claim should be initiated within three years of the date of the alleged negligence. For example, if you were prescribed too high a dose of gentamicin in January 2019, causing you long-term damage, a claim should be initiated by January 2022. This is what is termed the limitation date.
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Compensation claims for medical negligence are complex and require the attention of a skilled legal expert.
Contact Glynns today to talk to a specialist solicitor about the suitability of making a claim for the effects of poor-quality medical care.
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