Urology Negligence and When to Make a Claim for Compensation
If you or a loved one are struggling with the distressing symptoms of loss of bladder function due to negligent medical care, it might be possible to make a claim for compensation.
Loss of bladder function
Effective and independent control of your bladder function is a bodily action which many of us take for granted, day in and day out. We associate it with good health, good hygiene and maintaining the equilibrium of the body's internal processes.
A loss of personal bladder and urinary control can cause an array of difficulties - practical, physical, social, financial and psychological.
If this unfortunate outcome is the result of negligent medical care, it can be particularly challenging to come to terms with.
Medical negligence in urology care
Negligent medical care which might put the patient at risk of loss of bladder and urinary function might include the following possible scenarios:
- An error in surgery, either specific to the urinary system or in the location of the bladder and urinary system which compromises function
- A delay in the diagnosis of a specific condition such as cancer which affects the functioning of the bladder
- A delay in the diagnosis of another condition which may also risk compromising the function of the bladder, such as cauda equina syndrome
- Negligence related to the use of a catheter
When to make a claim for compensation
If negligent medical care causes the patient to suffer a poor outcome, they are legally entitled to claim compensation.
Loss of bladder function can affect an individual's capacity to work, thereby reducing their income, a loss which would be incorporated into a successful claim.
The need for specialist equipment or treatment may trigger additional costs which would also be included in a claim.
The psychological impact can have significant consequences on an individual's ability to leave the home and may restrict their working options, thereby causing a financial loss.
Speak to a specialist medical negligence solicitor as soon as possible. These complex claims are associated with a three-year deadline and a comprehensive assessment of the patient's quality of care needs to be carried out before this deadline.
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