Gentamicin Medical Mismanagement and When to Claim Compensation
Gentamicin negligence can be life changing. Speak to a specialist solicitor if either you or a loved one are suffering the consequences of an excess administration of this drug.
The risks in prescribing Gentamicin
If a patient needs to be prescribed the Gentamicin antibiotic, it is essential that the dosage and its administration are carefully monitored to ensure that the patient does not inadvertently receive an overdose of this powerful medication and suffer long-term damage as a result.
An excess administration of Gentamicin can cause the following:
- Kidney damage
- Hearing problems
- Balance disorders
The above serious physical problems can be life-changing.
If medical negligence or substandard care are at the root of these problems, it might be possible to make a claim for compensation. The medical use of this drug needs very careful monitoring and the following errors may be regarded as negligent:
- A failure of risk assessment to identify the patient's susceptibilities
- A failure of Gentamicin protocols or adherence to or training in the same
- A failure to take account of the patient's weight in the calculation of the correct dosage
- A failure to take account of recent use of the Gentamicin drug in the patient's medical treatment
- A failure to monitor the patient's physical response to the drug and the suitability of continuing the course of treatment
- A failure to take account of the patient's existing kidney sensitivity
When to claim compensation
A patient is legally entitled to claim compensation if negligent medical care has caused them to suffer a poor outcome which would not have been the case with an appropriate level of care.
Severe damage caused by excess Gentamicin can undermine a person's ability to work and may even render them, to some degree, dependent on care.
A successful claim would address the financial losses and costs caused by the negligent medical care as well as recognising the patient's pain and suffering. This could include a loss of earnings as well as the costs of care or specialist treatment.
To establish whether or not you have been the victim of negligence, speak to a specialist solicitor who will be able to obtain copies of your medical records and analyse the quality of your care.
Free legal advice
Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a team of experienced lawyers and a long-standing history of success in complex medical negligence cases.
Contact us today to talk to a solicitor, free of charge, about the possibility of making a claim.
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