Ovarian Cancer Negligence and When to Claim Compensation
March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, a time to focus on a disease which is too often diagnosed too late. If you or a loved one have been affected by negligent medical care in relation to this appalling condition, it may be possible to make a claim for compensation.
Guidelines, diagnosis and negligence
Targets and guidelines relating to diagnosis, referrals and treatment for suspected and diagnosed cancer exist in order to ensure that every case is diagnosed and treated in time to make a difference.
Often, this process requires suspicion regarding diagnosis and a willingness to refer on the part of medical professionals. The symptoms of ovarian cancer, such as bloating, abdominal pain and altered urinary experience, can present as similar to several other conditions. This can lead to a misdiagnosis and a delay in achieving a correct diagnosis, often when it is too late.
Examples of negligence which may result in a delay and a poor long-term outcome could include the following:
- A failure to recognise the patients symptoms
- A failure of examination or assessment
- A misdiagnosis of the patients symptoms
- A failure to carry out or a delay in arranging for necessary tests and investigation
- A misinterpretation of test results
- A delay in initiating treatment when necessary
When to make a claim
If you or a loved one are suffering due to the impact of negligent care of ovarian cancer, it may be possible to make a claim. A successful claim can include the financial losses, both past and future, that have resulted from the consequences of the negligent care. This may include a loss of income or the costs of care.
Be aware, however, that claims for compensation for medical negligence are associated with a three-year deadline from the point at which the negligence occurred. A specialist solicitor will need to carry out a thorough investigation into the quality of your medical care prior to this deadline so contacting a legal specialist needs to be a priority if you think that you may have a claim.
Specialist legal advice
If you are in need of specialist legal advice regarding a possible compensation claim for medical negligence, contact Glynns Solicitors. Specialists in medical negligence law, we offer a team of experienced solicitors and a wealth of expertise in high-value claims.
Contact us today to speak with a solicitor, free of charge, about the possibility of making a claim.
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