Medical Negligence and Infective Endocarditis Compensation
If a patient suffers a worse long-term outcome following substandard or negligent medical care than should have been the case with an appropriate level of care, they are legally entitled to claim compensation for the consequences.
Delayed diagnosis of infective endocarditis
In the case of infective endocarditis, the consequences can be very serious indeed. Undiagnosed, this life-threatening condition can leave a patient suffering long-term disability.
Infective endocarditis is a rare infection of the lining of the heart that requires prompt diagnosis and treatment if the patient is to experience the best outcome.
Delayed diagnosis and treatment may justify a claim for compensation had it been possible to identify this terrible condition at an earlier stage.
Diagnosis and treatment may be delayed for a variety of reasons which can all leave the patient facing an uncertain future:
- A failure by a medical professional to recognise or at least suspect the possible symptoms of infective endocarditis such as fatigue, flu-like symptoms and aching joints
- A failure to carry out or refer the patient for appropriate investigations such as a blood test, an ECG or an echocardiogram
- A misinterpretation of test results leaving the patient with the reassurance that all is well
- A failure to take account of the patient's risk factors such as pre-existing heart problems
A delay in treating infective endocarditis may put the patient at risk of heart failure or of suffering a stroke, compromising their future.
The patient may suffer a wide range of physical, practical, cognitive, psychological and emotional problems. They may struggle to work and require some degree of personal care. The financial consequences can be considerable and can be incorporated into a successful claim insofar as they have been caused by the negligent care.
Speak to a legal specialist
If you suspect that you or a loved one may have been the victim of negligent medical care in relation to infective endocarditis, it is essential to consult a specialist lawyer. They will be able to obtain copies of your medical records and carry out a thorough investigation into the quality of your care.
If it is found that you have indeed suffered from an act of negligence, am assessment of the ways in which you have been affected will be undertaken. This could include a loss of income, the costs of treatment and equipment and the costs of care where this has proved to be necessary due to the impact of the negligence on your long-term outcome.
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