Compensation for Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Medical Negligence
With prompt diagnosis and the administration of antibiotics, a woman with pelvic inflammatory disease will usually make a good recovery. A delay in diagnosis or a misdiagnosis, however, can lead to severe long-term difficulties which might justify a claim for compensation.
The impact of misdiagnosis of pelvic inflammatory disease
Caused by an infection in the female reproductive system, pelvic inflammatory disease can have devastating consequences for a woman if it does not receive prompt and skilled medical attention.
A woman who receives substandard care may suffer the following long-term problems as a result of a delay in diagnosis and treatment:
- Repeated episodes of P.I.D. causing significant pain and distress
- Infertility
- Ectopic pregnancies
The impact of such appalling symptoms, especially for a woman who had been planning to have children, can be devastating and cause significant psychological distress.
- The infection can also trigger sepsis which can be life-threatening or, where the patient survives, can cause debilitating physical, psychological and cognitive problems.
Diagnosis of pelvic inflammatory disease
Initially, an accurate diagnosis of P.I.D. relies upon a medical professional recognising the possible symptoms such as pelvic pain, pain during sex and when urinating, painful and heavy periods. The patient may also be experiencing a high temperature and nausea.
If a diagnosis is not clear and there is a suspicion of pelvic inflammatory disease, it is essential that a referral is made for further testing and specialist attention in order to rule out this debilitating condition.
Medical professionals at all stages of the process of diagnosis need to ensure that prompt assessment is carried out. A delay in referral or in reporting of test results may be sufficient to cause a deterioration which results in life-long problems.
Making a claim for compensation
If a patient suffers a worse outcome from medical care than would have been the case with an acceptable quality of care, they are entitled by law to make a claim for compensation. Such a claim would include any financial losses such as a reduced income due to the woman's symptoms, which have been caused by the negligent care.
If you or a loved one have been the victim of negligent care of pelvic inflammatory disease, contact a specialist solicitor who will assess the validity of your claim.
Do not delay. Compensation claims for medical negligence must be initiated within three years of the date of the alleged negligence and a specialist solicitor will need time before that to investigate your claim.
Contact Glynns Solicitors
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