The on-going police investigation into medical negligence, preventable deaths and possible manslaughter at Royal Sussex County Hospital brings the risks of surgery into sharp focus.
Successful surgery relies not just on training but also on experience, expertise and appropriate supervision and support.
A failing in any of these crucial areas can leave a patient facing a lifetime of disability. In the worst cases, it may leave a patient facing no future at all.
Whilst generally successful and life-changing, surgery inevitably has its attendant risks. These can include risks of anaesthesia, risk assessment, antibiotic delivery, technique, positioning and ‘never events’.
Depending on the nature of the surgery, an act of negligence can leave a patient struggling with a myriad of problems including bowel perforation, severe infection, amputation, nerve damage, loss of mobility and sepsis amongst many other difficulties.
A patient who has suffered due to an act of medical negligence is legally entitled to make a claim for compensation. Where surgery is concerned, the long-term impact can be catastrophic and the associated financial losses can be considerable.
A successful compensation claim can help the patient and their family to address and cope with the appalling consequences of a negligent act.
If you or a loved one have been affected by medical negligence in the course of surgery, contact Glynns Solicitors, specialists in medical negligence law.
Please call us on 0800 234 3300 (or from a mobile 01275 334030) or complete our Online Enquiry Form.
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