Gynaecological Cancer Negligence and When to Claim Compensation
Late diagnosis of a gynaecological cancer can be devastating. Speak to a legal specialist if you think that you or a loved one suffered from negligent care.
Gynaecological cancer medical negligence
Screening programmes and regular monitoring when symptoms develop generally ensure that early signs and symptoms of a form of gynaecological cancer are detected and managed promptly and in an appropriate way.
Occasionally, however, something goes wrong, an error is made, and the woman suffers to an extent that should not have been the case with earlier diagnosis and treatment.
Unfortunately, this can mean that her cancer has had time to spread. She may need more extensive and more aggressive treatment as a result. She may suffer from infertility. She may face a shorter life expectancy than should have been the case.
Where she survives, the woman may struggle to work, she may need some degree of care and she may suffer psychologically. The impact on her family can be considerable, depriving a family of an income and the support of a loved one.
Sometimes, cancers have few symptoms and, by the time diagnosis is possible, the extent of the cancer is life-changing. Where earlier diagnosis is possible, however, and where delays caused by the negligence of medical professionals have contributed to a poor outcome, it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
If a medical professional causes a delay due to a failure of examination, a failure to recognise the implication of your symptoms, a delay in making a referral to specialist services or a misinterpretation of test results, they may be regarded as having been negligent.
Speak to a legal specialist
If you suspect that you or a loved one have been the victim of negligence in relation to gynaecological cancer, you need to speak to a legal specialist.
These claims are extremely complex, requiring the analysis of the patient's medical records and a specialist in medical negligence law is essential to the success of your claim.
A successful claim will address the consequences of the negligence, whether that be a loss of income or the costs of care.
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